When to go · Iqaluit
Iqaluit, month by month
The best months for Iqaluit: Apr, May, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (coldest and darkest); Jul–Aug for mosquitoes if you camp.-22 °C (−8 °F) / -29.9 °C (−22 °F), 16 rain days−8 °F (-22 °C) / −22 °F (-29.9 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (coldest and darkest); Jul–Aug for mosquitoes if you camp.-22.9 °C (−9 °F) / -31 °C (−24 °F), 14 rain days−9 °F (-22.9 °C) / −24 °F (-31 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.-17.6 °C (0 °F) / -27.2 °C (−17 °F), 21 rain days0 °F (-17.6 °C) / −17 °F (-27.2 °C), 21 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilGreatInside Iqaluit's best window: Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities.-8.9 °C (16 °F) / -18.1 °C (−1 °F), 23 rain days16 °F (-8.9 °C) / −1 °F (-18.1 °C), 23 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGreatInside Iqaluit's best window: Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities.-0.3 °C (31 °F) / -6.1 °C (21 °F), 21 rain days31 °F (-0.3 °C) / 21 °F (-6.1 °C), 21 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities). Across Canada: Long days, lakes thawing, fewer crowds than July; blackflies in Ontario and Québec woods.7 °C (45 °F) / 0.7 °C (33 °F), 49 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 33 °F (0.7 °C), 49 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Iqaluit's best window: Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities.12 °C (54 °F) / 4.2 °C (40 °F), 40 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 40 °F (4.2 °C), 40 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Iqaluit's best window: Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities.11.1 °C (52 °F) / 3.8 °C (39 °F), 62 rain days52 °F (11.1 °C) / 39 °F (3.8 °C), 62 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities). Across Canada: After Labour Day crowds drop; larches turn gold in the Rockies late in the month.5.6 °C (42 °F) / 0.2 °C (32 °F), 51 rain days42 °F (5.6 °C) / 32 °F (0.2 °C), 51 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.-0.5 °C (31 °F) / -5.8 °C (22 °F), 30 rain days31 °F (-0.5 °C) / 22 °F (-5.8 °C), 30 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.-7.5 °C (19 °F) / -14.7 °C (6 °F), 19 rain days19 °F (-7.5 °C) / 6 °F (-14.7 °C), 19 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.-14.7 °C (6 °F) / -23 °C (−9 °F), 16 rain days6 °F (-14.7 °C) / −9 °F (-23 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Iqaluit, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: -8.9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-8.9 °C)
May: -0.3 °C (31 °F)31 °F (-0.3 °C)
Night low
Apr: -18.1 °C (−1 °F)−1 °F (-18.1 °C)
May: -6.1 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6.1 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 23
May: 21 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Inside Iqaluit's best window: Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities.
May: Inside Iqaluit's best window: Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities.
Iqaluit: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.