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Churchill in August

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Nov (bears), Jul (belugas), Jan–Mar (aurora)). Across Canada: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 81
Crowds: High; Canada overall
Prices: High; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Nov (bears), Jul (belugas), Jan–Mar (aurora)). Across Canada: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages

ChurchillHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 81 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 81 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall: High
Prices · Canada overall: High

Canada overall: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Jan: -21 °C (−6 °F)−6 °F (-21 °C)
Night low
Aug: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: -29 °C (−20 °F)−20 °F (-29 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 81
Jan: 14 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0

August: Outside the best window (Oct–Nov (bears), Jul (belugas), Jan–Mar (aurora)). Across Canada: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.

January: Inside Churchill's best window: Oct–Nov (bears), Jul (belugas), Jan–Mar (aurora).

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

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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