Iqaluit weather in August (Canada)

What is the weather forecast for Iqaluit in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Iqaluit typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 11°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Iqaluit in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 15 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 155 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Iqaluit. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Iqaluit, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in Canada in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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