Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories, is in for a stretch of unusually warm weather this week as temperatures climb well above the late-June norm, giving the largest Tłı̨chǫ community a taste of summer at its hottest.
Environment Canada forecasts daytime highs to start at 23°C today and rise steadily, hitting 28°C by Wednesday before peaking at 30°C on Saturday and remaining near 29°C into Sunday. Overnight lows will hover around a comfortable 13°C to 17°C. The normal high for Behchokǫ̀ in late June is just 20°C, with lows usually dropping to around 10°C, making this week’s readings roughly 9°C above the seasonal average.
Most days will see sunny or partly cloudy skies, though there is a slight chance of afternoon showers today. No weather alerts are in effect, meaning residents can plan outdoor activities without major interruptions. The warm spell aligns with the broader summer outlook for 2026, which predicts above-normal temperatures for western parts of the Northwest Territories, raising drought and wildfire concerns later in the season.
The Weather Network shows a similar pattern, with highs reaching 27°C by Friday and climbing to 29°C through the weekend. While hot for the community, these numbers remain shy of territorial extremes; the NWT record stands at 39.9°C, set at Fort Smith in 2021, while Yellowknife’s all-time high is 32.6°C.
Behchokǫ̀, home to about 1,746 people on the North Arm of Great Slave Lake, typically experiences short, cool summers with July highs averaging around 20°C. This week’s heat offers a rare chance for extended outdoor enjoyment, with comfortable sleeping weather and minimal rain expected to hold through at least June 28.
