When to go · Iqaluit
Iqaluit in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 0°C31°F / −6°C22°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 30
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jul–Aug for warmest weather and open water; Apr–May for dog sledding and snow activities). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Weather in October
- IqaluitHighs around -0.5 °C, lows around -5.8 °C, rain on about 30 daysHighs around 31 °F, lows around 22 °F, rain on about 30 days
- The North, Canada · Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Dawson City, Iqaluitcool
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
- 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
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket