Inuvik weather in January (Northwest Territories, Canada)

Planning a trip to Inuvik in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Inuvik generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -21°C. But by evening, they drop to around -28°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Inuvik in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of snow are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 6 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Inuvik in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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