Nunavut Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nunavut, Canada in February.

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Iqaluit

Planning a journey to Nunavut, Canada this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Nunavut in February

Nunavut, Canada is a region in Canada. February in Nunavut generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -21°C (-6°F) and nighttime temperatures around -28°C (-18°F) in Iqaluit. On average, February is the coldest month of the year in Nunavut, Canada. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Nunavut, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

February is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 22 mm (0.9 in) in Iqaluit. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Iqaluit typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during February. Iqaluit receives roughly 96 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Nunavut by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nunavut - and find the best time to visit. (based on Iqaluit)

January-21°C (-6°F) February-21°C (-6°F) March-16°C (3°F) April-8°C (18°F) May1°C (34°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August11°C (52°F) September5°C (41°F) October0°C (32°F) November-7°C (19°F) December-14°C (7°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nunavut in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nunavut.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nunavut

What is the weather like in February for the most popular destinonation in Nunavut, Canada?

Iqaluit

In February Iqaluit generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -21°C (-6°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -28°C (-18°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-21°C (-6°F)
-21°C (-6°F)
-16°C (3°F)
Min temperature
-27°C (-17°F)
-28°C (-18°F)
-24°C (-11°F)
Monthly sun hours
34 hours
96 hours
172 hours
Monthly snowfall
25 mm (1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Nunavut, in Canada.

Nunavut weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nunavut, Canada in February?

February in Nunavut, Canada brings less favorable weather. In Iqaluit, daytime temperatures are typically around -21°C (-6°F) and nighttime lows hover near -28°C (-18°F).

What is the average temperature in Nunavut, Canada in February?

Daytime temperatures in Iqaluit peak at roughly -21°C (-6°F) in February, dropping to about -28°C (-18°F) overnight.

Does Nunavut, Canada get a lot of snow in February?

February is on the drier side in Nunavut, Canada. Iqaluit averages only about 22 mm (0.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Nunavut, Canada?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Nunavut, Canada due to the typically less favorable weather in Iqaluit.

On average, the best time to visit Nunavut, Canada is in July and August with generally mixed weather in Iqaluit.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Nunavut.

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