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When to go · Gjoa Haven

Gjoa Haven in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (harbour frozen, extreme cold, snow); no reason to come as a tourist.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−30°C / −36°C
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Canada overall
Prices
Low
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Gjoa Haven

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (harbour frozen, extreme cold, snow); no reason to come as a tourist.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Gjoa HavenHighs around -29.6 °C, lows around -36 °C, rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall
Low
Prices · Canada overall
Low

Canada overall: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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