Iqaluit (NU) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Iqaluit. Expect long, bright days with 236 hours in July and darker periods with just 12 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1494 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 48% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 9%.

Iqaluit enjoys an average of 1494 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

August, Iqaluit’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -21°C (-6°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Iqaluit Precipitation page.