Cool
Average highs are around -3°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Rankin Inlet, Canada Average Monthly Weather
Weather score31Poor annual avg
Best months: April, June, July
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around -8°C, sunshine averages 5h per day, and rainfall totals about 283mm. Sea temperatures average 1°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
-8°C
Rain
283mm
Annual total
Sun
5h
Sea
1°C
Weather score
31
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 3°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rankin Inlet, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October-3°C average high
October is close to Rankin Inlet's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October39mm average rain
October is one of Rankin Inlet's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October2.4 hours average sun
October is below Rankin Inlet's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril and June to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October3°C average sea
October is close to Rankin Inlet's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaAugust to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 6°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October22 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsFebruary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.