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Cambridge Bay in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (extreme cold; no thaw between late Oct and mid-Apr).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−28°C (−18°F) / −35°C (−31°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Cambridge Bay

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (extreme cold; no thaw between late Oct and mid-Apr).

Is another month better than February?

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • Cambridge BayHighs around -28 °C (−18 °F), lows around -35 °C (−31 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall
Low
Prices · Canada overall
Medium

Canada overall: Québec Winter Carnival and Ottawa's Winterlude; Family Day long weekend in most provinces.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cambridge Bay, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: -28 °C (−18 °F)

    Jun: 5 °C (41 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: -35 °C (−31 °F)

    Jun: 0 °C (32 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 7

    Jun: 7

  • Crowds

    Feb: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Jun: 1

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (extreme cold; no thaw between late Oct and mid-Apr).

June: Inside Cambridge Bay's best window: Jun–Aug (24-hour daylight, tundra walking).

Cambridge Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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