Best time to visit Iqaluit

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When is the best time to visit Iqaluit?

The best time to visit Iqaluit is April and July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -23°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Iqaluit-23
    Jan
  • -24°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Iqaluit-24
    Feb
  • -20°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Iqaluit-20
    Mar
  • -11°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Iqaluit-11
    Apr
  • -2°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Iqaluit-2
    May
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Iqaluit6
    Jun
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Iqaluit11
    Jul
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Iqaluit9
    Aug
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Iqaluit4
    Sep
  • -3°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Iqaluit-3
    Oct
  • -10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Iqaluit-10
    Nov
  • -19°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Iqaluit-19
    Dec

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Which is the warmest month in Iqaluit?

The warmest time of year in Iqaluit is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 11°C.

Which month has the most rain in Iqaluit?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Iqaluit with 62mm on average. There are normally 15 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Iqaluit?

The sunniest time of year in Iqaluit is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 49% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Iqaluit?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Iqaluit in July when the water temperature reaches -2°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Nunavut (Iqaluit) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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