What’s the climate like in Iqaluit?
The current climate of Iqaluit features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 11°C during the day to lows of -24°C. The average yearly temperature is around -4°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -30°C and in the warmer months around 4°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Iqaluit in recent years was 25°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -37°C in January 2015.
On average, Iqaluit gets 777 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 227 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Iqaluit?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Iqaluit. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Iqaluit
The climate table of Iqaluit shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -20 | -24 | -17 | -8 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 0 | -7 | -15 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -27 | -30 | -25 | -16 | -5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | -5 | -13 | -22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 20 | 47 | 179 | 26 | 47 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 64 | 73 | 104 |
| Snow (cm) | 24 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 14 | 4,9 | 0 | 0 | 8,3 | 26 | 32 | 41 |
| UV Index | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: -4°C
- Highest temperature: 11°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: -24°C in February
- Precipitation*: 777 mm per year, averaging 65 mm per month
- Snowfall: 227 cm per year
- Driest months: 20 mm in February, 26 mm in May and 34 mm in January
- Wettest months: 179 mm in April, 104 mm in December and 73 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Iqaluit
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Iqaluit, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Iqaluit
This graph shows how much precipitation Iqaluit, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Iqaluit
This graph shows how much snow Iqaluit, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Iqaluit
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Iqaluit, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Iqaluit
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Iqaluit, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Iqaluit
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Iqaluit, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Iqaluit
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Iqaluit, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Iqaluit by Month
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