Climate of Nunavut, Canada
Area-weighted average across Nunavut. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Nunavut, a subdivision of Canada, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -32°C / -25.6°F in February to 6.6°C / 43.9°F in July, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 40 mm / 1.6 in depending on the season (218 mm / 8.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -31.5°C-24.7°F | 7 mm0.3″ | — |
| February | -32°C-25.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
| March | -29.3°C-20.7°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| April | -20.7°C-5.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | — |
| May | -9.1°C15.6°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| June | 1.3°C34.3°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| July | 6.6°C43.9°F | 34 mm1.3″ | — |
| August | 4.4°C39.9°F | 40 mm1.6″ | — |
| September | -2.5°C27.5°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
| October | -12°C10.4°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| November | -22.1°C-7.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| December | -28.2°C-18.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nunavut?
Nunavut, Canada does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 6.6°C / 43.9°F, and the driest is February at 6 mm / 0.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Nunavut?
Nunavut, Canada has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -32°C / -25.6°F in February to 6.6°C / 43.9°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 218 mm / 8.6 in, with the wettest month being August (40 mm / 1.6 in) and the driest February (6 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Nunavut?
The hottest month in Nunavut is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 6.6°C / 43.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Nunavut?
The coldest month in Nunavut is February, with an area-wide average temperature of -32°C / -25.6°F.
When does it rain most in Nunavut?
The wettest month in Nunavut is August, averaging about 40 mm / 1.6 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.