Iqaluit weather in January (Canada)

What kind of weather does January bring to Iqaluit? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Iqaluit tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -21°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -28°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Iqaluit in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 34 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature -28°C  

Max Temperature -21°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 34 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 19%  

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

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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 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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