Northwest Territories, Canada
Discovery
Discovery is a locality in Northwest Territories, Canada, 304 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now-3°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:08
63.18° N, 113.90° WElevation 304 mUTC−6 · Mountain Daylight Time
October: high / low0° / -5°
Rain this month37mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Discovery at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:56 · 17:448 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 16:42Northern lights tonightPossible overheadKp needed: 0Next holiday11 NovemberRemembrance DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month21°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-30°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
63 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
15 mm of rain
Weather in Discovery
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
-3°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 95%
Today26 Oct2°-4°
Tue27 Oct-2°-5°
Wed28 Oct-3°-6°
Thu29 Oct-2°-8°
Fri30 Oct-1°-6°
Sat31 Oct-1°-3°
Sun1 Nov-3°-5°
Mon2 Nov-3°-5°1.2 mm
Tue3 Nov-1°-5°
When to go to Discovery
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 39 | 44 | 38 | 37 | 31 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 35 |
| High | -24° | -20° | -13° | -2° | 8° | 18° | 21° | 18° | 10° | 0° | -12° | -20° |
| Low | -30° | -27° | -21° | -11° | -1° | 7° | 12° | 10° | 4° | -5° | -18° | -26° |
| Rain (mm) | 20 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 25 | 50 | 63 | 53 | 48 | 37 | 29 | 21 |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
What's on in Discovery
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Discovery
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Discovery?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Discovery.
What is the hottest month in Discovery?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Discovery?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -24°C and lows of -30°C.
What is the rainiest month in Discovery?
July is the wettest month with about 63 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.