Iqaluit Climate by Month
Iqaluit experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from mild days
to very cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Iqaluit is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 12°C in July to a very cold -21°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -28°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Iqaluit receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 605 mm annually. The climate in Iqaluit shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 91 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 22 mm of snowfall over 11 snowy days.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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Iqaluit serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.4 hours of daily sunlight.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 -21°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 91 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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