Cool
Average highs are around 12°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 41mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°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
August12°C average high
August is one of Rankin Inlet's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August41mm average rain
August 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
August6.7 hours average sun
August is brighter than Rankin Inlet's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril and June to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August6°C average sea
August is one of Rankin Inlet's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaAugust to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 6°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August33 weather score
August sits close to Rankin Inlet's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.