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Nunavut weather in August

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.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Iqaluit.

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. 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

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Nunavut on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Nunavut

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Nunavut?

Average weather in 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.

Iqaluit
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<<   July July
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12°C 
5°C 
236 hours 
76 mm 
12 days 
11°C 
4°C 
155 hours 
91 mm 
15 days 
5°C 
0°C 
90 hours 
82 mm 
14 days 
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Climate in Iqaluit

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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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