Overall on the next 14 days there will be 2 days with snow in Northwest Territories and a total of 3.2 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Northwest Territories weather in May 2026
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Wednesday
May 6
0.5 mm
4° / -2°
Thursday
May 7
2.2 cm
2° / 0°
Friday
May 8
1.0 cm
5° / 0°
Saturday
May 9
0 mm
5° / -2°
Sunday
May 10
0.3 mm
7° / -1°
Monday
May 11
0.8 mm
11° / 4°
Tuesday
May 12
0 mm
8° / 5°
Wednesday
May 13
0 mm
7° / 2°
Thursday
May 14
0 mm
11° / 4°
Friday
May 15
0 mm
14° / 2°
Saturday
May 16
14.5 mm
4° / 3°
Sunday
May 17
0.3 mm
10° / -1°
Monday
May 18
0.3 mm
13° / 4°
Tuesday
May 19
0 mm
10° / 3°
🌨️ Snowy days in Northwest Territories 2026 (May)
The average weather in Northwest Territories in May
The weather in Northwest Territories in May is very cold with temperatures between 1°C and 10°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Northwest Territories during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
You can expect a few days of snow in Northwest Territories during May. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore Northwest Territories.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Northwest Territories in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Northwest Territories in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Northwest Territories before you arrive.
Temperatures
10° / 1°
Rainy Days
3
Snowy Days
5
Dry Days
23
Rainfall
32
mm
Sun Hours
8.8
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Northwest Territories in other months
Northwest Territories annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -20° / -26° | 1 | 9 | 21 | 22 mm | Awful | Northwest Territories in January |
| February | -19° / -26° | 1 | 10 | 18 | 14 mm | Awful | Northwest Territories in February |
| March | -12° / -19° | 2 | 8 | 21 | 23 mm | Awful | Northwest Territories in March |
| April | -3° / -10° | 3 | 10 | 17 | 23 mm | Awful | Northwest Territories in April |
| May | 10° / 1° | 3 | 23 | 5 | 32 mm | Bad | Northwest Territories in May |
| June | 18° / 9° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 47 mm | Good | Northwest Territories in June |
| July | 20° / 12° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 60 mm | Good | Northwest Territories in July |
| August | 18° / 10° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 78 mm | Good | Northwest Territories in August |
| September | 11° / 5° | 5 | 23 | 2 | 47 mm | Bad | Northwest Territories in September |
| October | 1° / -2° | 4 | 11 | 16 | 42 mm | Awful | Northwest Territories in October |
| November | -10° / -14° | 2 | 6 | 22 | 33 mm | Awful | Northwest Territories in November |
| December | -18° / -23° | 1 | 8 | 22 | 24 mm | Awful | Northwest Territories in December |
Temperatures in Northwest Territories in May
Rain in Northwest Territories in May
Recommended Hotels in Northwest Territories
Weather in Northwest Territories in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Northwest Territories in May?
The average temperature in Northwest Territories in May is 1/10° C.
What is the chance of rain in Northwest Territories in May?
On average, there are 3 rainy days in Northwest Territories during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Northwest Territories?
The weather in Northwest Territories in May is bad.
Can it snow in Northwest Territories in May?
On average, there are 5 snowy days in Northwest Territories in May.
Cities in Northwest Territories
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