Inuvik weather in August (Northwest Territories, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Inuvik during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Inuvik generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Inuvik in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 219 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Inuvik climate page with graphs.

 

Inuvik, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 63%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 219 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in August

Find out more about the weather in Canada in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Inuvik in August?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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