Iqaluit Climate by Month
The climate in Iqaluit is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from mild during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Iqaluit, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 12°C in July to a very cold -22°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -28°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Iqaluit receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 599 mm. The seasons in Iqaluit, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 90 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 22 mm over 11 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Iqaluit, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.4 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Iqaluit.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Iqaluit ranges from 3°C in March to 5°C in May.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Iqaluit in Canada
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 12°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -22°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 236 hours of sunshine.
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