Best time to visit the Northwest Territories

Q: When is the best time to visit the Northwest Territories?

The best time to visit the Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) is July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in the Northwest Territories?

The hottest time of year in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in the Northwest Territories?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories with 42mm on average. There are normally 10 days in August with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in the Northwest Territories?

The sunniest time of year in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

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Top Northwest Territories destinations

Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in the Northwest Territories. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

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Inuvik
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Yellowknife

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When is the best time to visit Northwest Territories?

The best time to visit Northwest Territories (Yellowknife) is July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Jan
-4
Feb
9
Mar
30
Apr
50
May
64
Jun
70
Jul
64
Aug
50
Sep
34
Oct
12
Nov
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Feb
6
Mar
9
Apr
11
May
13
Jun
12
Jul
9
Aug
5
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in the Northwest Territories?

The hottest time of year in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 70°F.

Which month has the most rain in the Northwest Territories?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories with 1.7 inches on average. There are normally 10 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Northwest Territories?

The sunniest time of year in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 63% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.