Nunavut weather in December

Considering a trip to Nunavut this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Nunavut in December?

Nunavut is a region in Canada. December in Nunavut generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -14°C and nighttime temperatures around -21°C in Iqaluit. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 36 mm in Iqaluit. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 12 hours of sunlight in Iqaluit. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Nunavut for December, 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 December

Find the average weather conditions in December 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 December for the most popular destinonation in Nunavut?

Average weather in Iqaluit

In December Iqaluit generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -21°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Iqaluit
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-7°C 
-13°C 
41 hours 
46 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-14°C 
-21°C 
12 hours 
36 mm 
12 days 
poor 
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-21°C 
-27°C 
34 hours 
25 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Iqaluit

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Is December the best time to visit Nunavut?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Nunavut due to the typically poor weather in Iqaluit.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Iqaluit.

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