When to go · Iqaluit
Iqaluit in August
Great month. Inside Iqaluit's best window: Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 11°C52°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 62
- Crowds
- High
- Canada overall
- Prices
- High
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Iqaluit
Inside Iqaluit's best window: Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities.
Weather in August
- IqaluitHighs around 11.1 °C, lows around 3.8 °C, rain on about 62 daysHighs around 52 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 62 days
- The North, Canada · Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Dawson City, Iqaluitbest weather
Midnight sun in June–July; northern lights and −30 °C from about November to March.Midnight sun in June–July; northern lights and −22 °F from about November to March.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- High
- Prices · Canada overall
- High
Canada overall: Warm and busy; wildfire risk highest in BC and Alberta.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast