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Nunavut weather in October

Planning a getaway to Nunavut this October 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 October?

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

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -0°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Iqaluit. 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.

October is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 56 mm in Iqaluit. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 53 hours of sunshine in Iqaluit. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at October's conditions in Nunavut, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nunavut's yearly weather, check out our Nunavut climate page.

Where to go in Nunavut in October

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

Average weather in 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
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
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.

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