Inuvik weather in January (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How does the weather in Inuvik usually fare in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Inuvik usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -21°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -28°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Inuvik in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 6 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Inuvik. July typically offers 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 January

Min Temperature -28°C  

Max Temperature -21°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 6 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Inuvik should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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