Akulivik weather by month & the best time to visit
Canada · seaside town · subpolar / tundra climate
Akulivik is short on reliable sunshine. Its best month is August (Score 19/100) — for stronger sun, try one of the nearby alternatives.
When is the best time to visit Akulivik?
Akulivik never gets truly sunny weather: August is as good as it gets at 19/100, and January is the low point (0/100). If sunshine is the point of the trip, the nearby alternatives do better.
How sunny is Akulivik?
Akulivik gets a moderate 2,358 hours of sunshine a year. August (19/100) is noticeably better than January (0). It ranks #21 of 242 destinations in Canada for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,024 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around September, carries about 40% of the annual 612 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | -20° / -4°F | -25° / -13°F | 21 mm | 0 | -1° / 30°F |
| February | 0 | -21° / -6°F | -26° / -15°F | 17 mm | 0 | -1° / 30°F |
| March | 0 | -15° / 5°F | -21° / -6°F | 28 mm | 2 | -1° / 30°F |
| April | 0 | -8° / 18°F | -14° / 7°F | 30 mm | 4 | -1° / 30°F |
| May | 0 | -1° / 30°F | -5° / 23°F | 47 mm | 5 | 0° / 32°F |
| June | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 0° / 32°F | 60 mm | 5 | 4° / 39°F |
| July | 13 | 10° / 50°F | 6° / 43°F | 69 mm | 4 | 8° / 46°F |
| August | 19 | 11° / 52°F | 7° / 45°F | 82 mm | 3 | 12° / 54°F |
| September | 0 | 6° / 43°F | 3° / 37°F | 90 mm | 2 | 10° / 50°F |
| October | 0 | 1° / 34°F | -1° / 30°F | 73 mm | 1 | 8° / 46°F |
| November | 0 | -4° / 25°F | -7° / 19°F | 57 mm | 0 | 3° / 37°F |
| December | 0 | -13° / 9°F | -17° / 1°F | 38 mm | 0 | 0° / 32°F |
Sea temperature in Akulivik by month
The sea off Akulivik is warmest in August at around 12°C / 54°F, and coolest in January at -1°C / 30°F. It never reaches comfortable swimming temperatures (21°C+). Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Akulivik: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Akulivik?
Akulivik is a seaside town in Canada with a subpolar / tundra climate — the sea reaches 12°C at its warmest.
How many hours of sunshine does Akulivik get a year?
Akulivik gets about 2,358 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around August.
When is the best time to visit Akulivik?
Akulivik is short on reliable sunshine — its best month is only August at 19/100. For a sunnier trip, see the nearest strong-sun alternatives listed on the page.
What is the least sunny month in Akulivik?
January is the least sunny month in Akulivik, scoring 0/100 with about 21 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Akulivik?
The sea in Akulivik ranges from about -1°C (January) to 12°C (August). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Akulivik?
The typical midday UV index in Akulivik peaks around 5 (moderate) in May, easing to about 0 (low) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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