Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Iqaluit, Canada Average Monthly Weather
Weather score26Poor annual avg
Best months: April, June, May
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around -7°C, sunshine averages 4h per day, and rainfall totals about 415mm. Sea temperatures average 0°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
-7°C
Rain
415mm
Annual total
Sun
4h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
26
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iqaluit, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August9°C average high
August is one of Iqaluit's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August62mm average rain
August is one of Iqaluit's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.1 hours average sun
August sits close to Iqaluit's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August1°C average sea
August is one of Iqaluit's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 0°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August25 weather score
August sits close to Iqaluit's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.