Cool
Average highs are around -19°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Iqaluit, Canada in December
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-19°C
Rain
22mm
Sun
0.6h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
22
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 22mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
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
December-19°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Iqaluit's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December22mm average rain
December is one of Iqaluit's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
December0.6 hours average sun
December is one of Iqaluit's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December-1°C average sea
December is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 0°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December22 weather score
December scores below Iqaluit's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMarch to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.