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Kangiqsujuaq in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–May (cold, dark, no boat access); Sep–Oct for open-water crossings.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−20°C (−4°F) / −29°C (−20°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Kangiqsujuaq

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–May (cold, dark, no boat access); Sep–Oct for open-water crossings.

Is another month better than February?

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • KangiqsujuaqHighs around -20 °C (−4 °F), lows around -29 °C (−20 °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 Kangiqsujuaq, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Avoid

    Jul: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: -20 °C (−4 °F)

    Jul: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: -29 °C (−20 °F)

    Jul: 4 °C (39 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 7 (better)

    Jul: 11

  • Crowds

    Feb: Low

    Jul: High

  • Prices

    Feb: Medium

    Jul: High

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Jul: 1

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–May (cold, dark, no boat access); Sep–Oct for open-water crossings.

July: Inside Kangiqsujuaq's best window: Jul–Aug for boat access to Qajartalik.

Kangiqsujuaq: 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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