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When to go · Gjoa Haven

Gjoa Haven in October

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
−6°C / −11°C
average high / low
Rain days
26
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
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 October

Long-term averages
  • Gjoa HavenHighs around -5.7 °C, lows around -11.1 °C, rain on about 26 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall
Medium
Prices · Canada overall
Medium

Canada overall: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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