When is the best time to go to Iqaluit
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Iqaluit, 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.
Average temperatures in Iqaluit
Iqaluit weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Iqaluit 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -21°C | 22mm | 1.7hrs | 7.9hrs |
Iqaluit's weather in January is typically severely cold and dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Iqaluit for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Iqaluit and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -23°C (-10°F), whilst at night -31°C (-24°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 22mm 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 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -22°C | 21mm | 4.1hrs | 10.4hrs |
February in Iqaluit is generally dry with the temperature being severely cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Iqaluit.
February is in the winter in Iqaluit and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -24°C (-11°F), whilst at night -33°C (-27°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 21mm 0.8 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -18°C | 20mm | 6.2hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in March in Iqaluit is characteristically severely cold and dry.
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 Iqaluit.
March is in the spring in Iqaluit and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -20°C (-5°F), whilst at night -30°C (-22°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 20mm 0.8 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -10°C | 25mm | 8.4hrs | 16.9hrs |
Iqaluit'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 Iqaluit.
April is in the spring in Iqaluit and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -11°C (12°F), whilst at night -21°C (-5°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 25mm 1 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 27mm | 3.3hrs | 9.5hrs |
May is a dry month in Iqaluit 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 Iqaluit.
May is in the spring in Iqaluit and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 27mm 1 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 36mm | 0hrs | 7.9hrs |
June in Iqaluit is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
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 Iqaluit.
June is in the summer in Iqaluit and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 59mm | 3.9hrs | 10.4hrs |
July in Iqaluit is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Iqaluit, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Iqaluit and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 59mm 2.3 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 62mm | 6hrs | 13.2hrs |
The weather in August in Iqaluit is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Iqaluit for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Iqaluit and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 49mm | 3.4hrs | 16.9hrs |
Iqaluit's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Iqaluit.
September is in the fall / autumn in Iqaluit and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Iqaluit weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 40mm | 2.2hrs | 9.5hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Iqaluit and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Iqaluit for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Iqaluit and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -9°C | 33mm | 2hrs | 7.9hrs |
Iqaluit's weather in November is typically very cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Iqaluit for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Iqaluit and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (15°F), whilst at night -18°C (1°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -17°C | 22mm | 1.1hrs | 10.4hrs |
December in Iqaluit is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Iqaluit for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Iqaluit and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -19°C (-2°F), whilst at night -27°C (-17°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Iqaluit with around 22mm 0.8 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 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Iqaluit weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 10.5°C 50.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 20mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 8.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | -24.2°C -11.6°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 2.8°C 37°F |
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