Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories) Island
Remote Canadian Arctic island in Northwest Territories
A remote Arctic island in Canada's Northwest Territories, Emerald Isle is reached mainly by expedition vessels for Arctic landscapes, seasonal sea ice, seabird colonies and marine-wildlife observation.
Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories) at a Glance#
Tips for Visiting Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories)#
- Emerald Isle in the Northwest Territories is remote and has no visitor infrastructure-only visit with an experienced Arctic operator or charter flight/boat and expect very limited services.
- Plan your trip for the local summer window (when sea ice and weather are least restrictive) and build substantial buffer time into logistics, since transfers can be delayed by weather.
Best Time to Visit Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories)#
The short Arctic summer (July-early August) offers the only practical and relatively milder window for visiting.
Arctic summer (best access)
July-early August · ~0-8°C
Brief window of milder temperatures, minimal sea ice and continuous daylight-best time for expedition visits and wildlife viewing.
Shoulder season
May-June, September · ~-5-5°C
Cold and changeable conditions; access is more difficult as ice conditions vary and weather can be unstable.
Polar winter
October-April · ~-20 to -40°C (typical Arctic winter lows)
Extremely cold, dark, and inaccessible for routine travel-only suitable for specialized polar operations.
Weather & Climate near Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories)#
Climate
Emerald Isle (Northwest Territories)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -39°C to 7°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
7°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -38° - -30° | -47° | 3 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -39° - -32° | -48° | 3 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -38° - -31° | -46° | 2 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -30° - -23° | -37° | 4 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -16° - -10° | -20° | 6 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -3° - 1° | -6° | 6 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 1° - 7° | 4° | 15 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -1° - 3° | -4° | 19 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -8° - -4° | -13° | 13 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -20° - -14° | -26° | 10 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -31° - -24° | -38° | 4 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -35° - -28° | -44° | 3 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |