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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nunavut in August, check out the map below.To explore the conditions in Nunavut in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 91 mm in Iqaluit. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Iqaluit receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Iqaluit usually sees around 155 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Nunavut climate page.
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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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