Iqaluit weather in April (Nunavut, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Iqaluit this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Iqaluit includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -8°C, while nights can cool down to about -15°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Iqaluit in April usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

With approximately 222 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Iqaluit, Canada (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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