When to go · Tuktoyaktuk

Tuktoyaktuk in April

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (deep cold, ice road season, most services shut).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: −13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) / −22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Tuktoyaktuk

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (deep cold, ice road season, most services shut).

Is another month better than April?

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

TuktoyaktukHighs around -13 °C (9 °F), lows around -22 °C (−8 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 9 °F (-13 °C), lows around −8 °F (-22 °C), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall: Low
Prices · Canada overall: Low

Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Night low
Apr: -22 °C (−8 °F)−8 °F (-22 °C)
Jun: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5 (better)
Jun: 6
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
Apr: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 1

April: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (deep cold, ice road season, most services shut).

June: Inside Tuktoyaktuk's best window: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, road open, tours running).

Tuktoyaktuk: 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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