When is the best time to go to Pangnirtung

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Pangnirtung, 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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Pangnirtung weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Pangnirtung 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

Pangnirtung January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-19°C 12mm 1.6hrs 7.3hrs -2°C

The weather in January in Pangnirtung is characteristically very cold and dry.

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 Pangnirtung.

January is in the winter in Pangnirtung and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -21°C (-6°F), whilst at night -27°C (-17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Pangnirtung February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-20°C 11mm 4hrs 10.1hrs -2°C

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

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 Pangnirtung.

February is in the winter in Pangnirtung and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -22°C (-7°F), whilst at night -28°C (-19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Pangnirtung March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-18°C 7mm 6.5hrs 13.3hrs -1°C

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

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 Pangnirtung.

March is in the spring in Pangnirtung and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -20°C (-4°F), whilst at night -27°C (-16°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Pangnirtung April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-11°C 19mm 9.3hrs 17.5hrs -1°C

Pangnirtung'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 Pangnirtung.

April is in the spring in Pangnirtung and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -13°C (10°F), whilst at night -19°C (-3°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 19mm 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Pangnirtung May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-4°C 29mm 3.8hrs 10.1hrs -1°C

May is a dry month in Pangnirtung 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 Pangnirtung.

May is in the spring in Pangnirtung and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 29mm 1.1 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Pangnirtung June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 28mm 0hrs 7.3hrs -0°C

The weather in June in Pangnirtung is characteristically cool and dry.

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

June is in the summer in Pangnirtung and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 28mm 1.1 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 0 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Pangnirtung July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 41mm 0hrs 10.1hrs 1°C

July in Pangnirtung is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

July is in the summer in Pangnirtung and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 41mm 1.6 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.

Pangnirtung weather in July »

August

Pangnirtung August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 51mm 3.1hrs 13.3hrs 2°C

The weather in August in Pangnirtung is characteristically cool 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 Pangnirtung.

August is in the summer in Pangnirtung and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Pangnirtung September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 49mm 4.1hrs 17.5hrs 2°C

Pangnirtung's weather in September is typically cold and reasonably 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 Pangnirtung.

September is in the fall / autumn in Pangnirtung and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 49mm 1.9 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Pangnirtung October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-4°C 51mm 3hrs 10.1hrs 1°C

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Pangnirtung and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (24°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Pangnirtung November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-10°C 38mm 2hrs 7.3hrs -0°C

Very cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Pangnirtung during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Pangnirtung and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -11°C (12°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 38mm 1.5 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Pangnirtung December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-16°C 16mm 1hrs 10.1hrs -1°C

December in Pangnirtung is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

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 Pangnirtung.

December is in the winter in Pangnirtung and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -18°C (-1°F), whilst at night -24°C (-12°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Pangnirtung with around 16mm 0.6 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 1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Pangnirtung weather stats

Pangnirtung weather statistics
Hottest month: July 8°C 46.4°F
Driest month: March 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: April 9.3hrs
Coldest month: February -21.9°C -7.4°F
Wettest month: August 51mm 2ins
Warmest sea: August 2.4°C 36.3°F
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