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Weather in Northwest Territories for May 2026

Your guide to Northwest Territories weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Northwest Territories usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Northwest Territories snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Northwest Territories is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 4.1 °C, this is -2.1 °C below the typical seasonal average.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Northwest Territories predicts a temperature of 9.9 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Northwest Territories at the beginning of May is 5.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 18.1 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Precipitation in Northwest Territories during May is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.

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Average dry days
28
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
14°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
58 %
Avg humidity

Northwest Territories Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
4°
2
Sunny
6°
3
Sunny
5°
4
Sunny
4°
5
Sunny
5°
6
Overcast
9°
7
Cloudy
8°
8
Light drizzle
7°
9
Cloudy
8°
10
Patchy rain possible
12°
11
Partly cloudy
10°
12
Sunny
9°
13
Partly cloudy
9°
14
Patchy rain possible
7°
15
Sunny
7°
16
Sunny
7°
17
Sunny
9°
18
Sunny
8°
19
Sunny
11°
20
Sunny
13°
21
Sunny
13°
22
Patchy rain possible
15°
23
Sunny
15°
24
Partly cloudy
6°
25
Sunny
16°
26
Patchy rain possible
20°
27
Patchy rain possible
19°
28
Overcast
18°
29
Partly cloudy
21°
30
Overcast
16°
31
Patchy rain possible
17°

Temperatures trend during May in Northwest Territories

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May weather in Northwest Territories day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
4 May Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-3° 0.4 mm 0.1 cm
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Overcast
Overcast
 9° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
7 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /2° 3.1 mm 0 cm
8 May Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 7° /0° 1.5 mm 0 cm
9 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /1° 1.5 mm 0 cm
11 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /0° 0.3 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
18 May Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
19 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
20 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
21 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /4° 0.4 mm 0 cm
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /5° 0.1 mm 0 cm
24 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /8° 0.2 mm 0 cm
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /8° 0.2 mm 0 cm
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /9° 0.3 mm 0 cm
28 May Overcast
Overcast
 18° /9° 1.7 mm 0 cm
29 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /9° 0.5 mm 0 cm
30 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /8° 2.2 mm 0 cm
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /7° 0.2 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Northwest Territories in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Northwest Territories forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Northwest Territories in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Northwest Territories during May?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 14° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Northwest Territories during May?

In May, Northwest Territories can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 39.9 mm across approximately 1 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Northwest Territories in May 2026?

Northwest Territories experiences an average snowfall of 0.3 cm during May, occurring over 2 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Northwest Territories during May?

The average wind speed in Northwest Territories during May is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Northwest Territories snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Northwest Territories’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Northwest Territories sees 2 snowy days during May, with approximately 0.3 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Northwest Territories

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Northwest Territoriess May weather 💧
Typically, Northwest Territories has 1 rainy days in May with a total of 39.9 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Northwest Territories during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️
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