Iqaluit weather in October (Nunavut, Canada)

Thinking of visiting Iqaluit in October? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In October, Iqaluit usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -0°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Iqaluit in October usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 53 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 53 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

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

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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