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When to go · Resolute

Resolute in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (deep cold, dark, flight and activity disruption).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−28°C (−18°F) / −35°C (−31°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Canada overall
Prices
Low
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Resolute

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (deep cold, dark, flight and activity disruption).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • ResoluteHighs around -28 °C (−18 °F), lows around -35 °C (−31 °F), rain on about 5 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.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Resolute, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: -28 °C (−18 °F)

    Jun: 2 °C (36 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -35 °C (−31 °F)

    Jun: -2 °C (28 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5 (better)

    Jun: 7

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Jun: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–May (deep cold, dark, flight and activity disruption).

June: Inside Resolute's best window: Jun–Aug (24-hour daylight, temperatures briefly above freezing).

Resolute: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

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

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