Iqaluit weather in February (Nunavut, Canada)

What is the weather forecast for Iqaluit in February? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In February, Iqaluit usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. February is part of winter. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -28°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Iqaluit in February usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 96 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

Min Temperature -28°C  

Max Temperature -21°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 96 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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