Northwest Territories weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Northwest Territories, Canada. Like most weather services, we show Northwest Territories at one spot: Yellowknife, its largest city. At 3:15 PM local time it was mostly clear and 2°C (35°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 48%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Sep–May
About Yellowknife weather
Is it raining in Yellowknife right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 2° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Yellowknife this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 1–3° and lows of -5–-1°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Yellowknife lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Yellowknife?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
Northwest Territories weather by month
When is the best time to visit Northwest Territories?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Northwest Territories is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -26°C (-14°F) in January to 21°C (70°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Northwest Territories?
July is the wettest month, with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Northwest Territories?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -26°C (-14°F) and lows of -33°C (-28°F).
Does Northwest Territories have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 62 mm (2.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Yellowknife), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months