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Weather in October in Nunavut

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

What is the weather like in Nunavut in October?

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

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -0°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Iqaluit. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nunavut in October, check out the map below. In numerous regions in Canada, October is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nunavut, check out the map below.

Precipitation

October is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 56 mm in Iqaluit.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 53 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 a more detailed look at Nunavut's conditions throughout the year, check out our Nunavut climate page.

Where to go in Nunavut in October

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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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 October for the most popular destinonation in Nunavut?

Iqaluit

In October Iqaluit generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Iqaluit
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
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5°C 
0°C 
90 hours 
82 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-0°C 
-5°C 
53 hours 
56 mm 
16 days 
poor 
-7°C 
-13°C 
41 hours 
46 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Iqaluit

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

Is October the best time to visit Nunavut?

In our opinion, October 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.

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