Weather in August in Nunavut
Thinking about venturing to Nunavut this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Nunavut in August?
Nunavut is a region in Canada. August in Nunavut generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Iqaluit.
Precipitation
August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 91 mm in Iqaluit. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Iqaluit.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 155 hours of sunlight anticipated in Iqaluit. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Nunavut for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nunavut climate page.
Where to go in Nunavut in August
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Nunavut?
Iqaluit
In August Iqaluit generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Nunavut?
In our view, August is one of the best times to travel to Nunavut, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Iqaluit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Iqaluit.
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