When is the best time to go to Inuvik

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Inuvik, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Inuvik weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Inuvik are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Inuvik January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-22°C 15mm 1.2hrs 6.6hrs

January in Inuvik is generally dry with the temperature being severely cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Inuvik for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Inuvik and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -24°C (-11°F), whilst at night -33°C (-28°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Inuvik with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Inuvik February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-21°C 11mm 3.8hrs 9.9hrs

February in Inuvik is generally dry with the temperature being severely cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Inuvik for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Inuvik and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -23°C (-10°F), whilst at night -33°C (-28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Inuvik with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Inuvik March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-17°C 11mm 6.8hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in March in Inuvik is characteristically very cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Inuvik for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Inuvik and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -19°C (-1°F), whilst at night -30°C (-22°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Inuvik with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Inuvik April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-8°C 12mm 9.6hrs 18.5hrs

Inuvik's weather in April is typically very cold and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Inuvik.

April is in the spring in Inuvik and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (17°F), whilst at night -20°C (-4°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Inuvik with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Inuvik May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 17mm 5.2hrs 11.2hrs

May is a dry month in Inuvik and the temperature is generally cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Inuvik.

May is in the spring in Inuvik and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Inuvik with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Inuvik June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 20mm 0hrs 6.6hrs

June is a dry month in Inuvik and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Inuvik, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Inuvik and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Inuvik with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Inuvik July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 31mm 0hrs 9.9hrs

July in Inuvik is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Inuvik, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Inuvik and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Inuvik with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Inuvik August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 41mm 3.8hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in August in Inuvik is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Inuvik.

August is in the summer in Inuvik and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Inuvik with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Inuvik weather in August »

September

Inuvik September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 24mm 4.8hrs 18.5hrs

Inuvik's weather in September is typically cool and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Inuvik.

September is in the fall / autumn in Inuvik and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Inuvik with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Inuvik October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 30mm 2.4hrs 11.2hrs

October is a dry month in Inuvik and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Inuvik for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Inuvik and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Inuvik with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Inuvik November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-16°C 17mm 1.4hrs 6.6hrs

The weather in November in Inuvik is characteristically very cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Inuvik for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Inuvik and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -18°C (1°F), whilst at night -26°C (-15°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Inuvik with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Inuvik December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-19°C 16mm 0.5hrs 9.9hrs

December in Inuvik is generally dry with the temperature being severely cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Inuvik for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Inuvik and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -22°C (-7°F), whilst at night -31°C (-23°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Inuvik with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Inuvik weather stats

Inuvik weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.6°C 65.5°F
Driest month: March 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: April 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January -24.2°C -11.6°F
Wettest month: August 41mm 1.6ins
Warmest sea: August 4.9°C 40.8°F
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