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Iqaluit weather in February (Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Iqaluit during February? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In February, Iqaluit usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. February marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -22°C. At night, they generally drop to -28°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Iqaluit in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Typically around 11 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 96 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, February may not be the ideal month 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 February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -28°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 22 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 96 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Canada in February

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

Visitors traveling to Iqaluit 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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