Iqaluit weather in December (Nunavut, Canada)

How does the weather in Iqaluit usually fare in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Iqaluit generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -14°C. At night, they generally drop to -21°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 December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 12 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Iqaluit. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Iqaluit climate page with graphs.

 

Iqaluit, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -21°C  

Max Temperature -14°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 12 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 9% *  

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

Where to go in Canada in December

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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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