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Weather in January in Nunavut

Planning a getaway to Nunavut this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Nunavut in January?

Nunavut is a region in Canada. January in Nunavut generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -21°C and nighttime temperatures around -27°C in Iqaluit. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nunavut in January, check out the map below. In many regions in Canada, January is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Nunavut in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 25 mm in Iqaluit.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 34 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 more details on the yearly climate, visit our Nunavut climate page.

Where to go in Nunavut in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nunavut on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Nunavut's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Iqaluit

In January Iqaluit generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -27°C and low 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
<<   Annual Annual
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-4°C 
-11°C 
1,494 hours 
605 mm 
151 days 
poor 
-21°C 
-27°C 
34 hours 
25 mm 
11 days 
poor 
-21°C 
-28°C 
96 hours 
22 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Iqaluit

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nunavut, in Canada.

Is January the best time to visit Nunavut?

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Nunavut.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Canada.

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