Kangiqsujuaq weather by month & the best time to visit
Canada · seaside town · subpolar / tundra climate
Kangiqsujuaq is short on reliable sunshine. Its best month is July (Score 12/100) — for stronger sun, try one of the nearby alternatives.
When is the best time to visit Kangiqsujuaq?
Kangiqsujuaq never gets truly sunny weather: July is as good as it gets at 12/100, and January is the low point (0/100). If sunshine is the point of the trip, the nearby alternatives do better.
How sunny is Kangiqsujuaq?
Kangiqsujuaq gets a moderate 1,928 hours of sunshine a year. Conditions barely change through the year — only 12 Sunshine Score points separate July from January. It ranks #160 of 242 destinations in Canada for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,024 hours. The year's 630 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | -21° / -6°F | -26° / -15°F | 26 mm | 0 | -2° / 28°F |
| February | 0 | -21° / -6°F | -27° / -17°F | 17 mm | 0 | -2° / 28°F |
| March | 0 | -15° / 5°F | -23° / -9°F | 30 mm | 1 | -2° / 28°F |
| April | 0 | -7° / 19°F | -15° / 5°F | 39 mm | 3 | -2° / 28°F |
| May | 0 | -1° / 30°F | -6° / 21°F | 47 mm | 4 | -1° / 30°F |
| June | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 0° / 32°F | 65 mm | 4 | 2° / 36°F |
| July | 12 | 10° / 50°F | 4° / 39°F | 82 mm | 4 | 5° / 41°F |
| August | 6 | 9° / 48°F | 4° / 39°F | 86 mm | 3 | 6° / 43°F |
| September | 0 | 5° / 41°F | 1° / 34°F | 81 mm | 2 | 5° / 41°F |
| October | 0 | -1° / 30°F | -4° / 25°F | 70 mm | 1 | 5° / 41°F |
| November | 0 | -7° / 19°F | -10° / 14°F | 49 mm | 0 | 2° / 36°F |
| December | 0 | -14° / 7°F | -19° / -2°F | 38 mm | 0 | -1° / 30°F |
Sea temperature in Kangiqsujuaq by month
The sea off Kangiqsujuaq is warmest in August at around 6°C / 43°F, and coolest in January at -2°C / 28°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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Kangiqsujuaq: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Kangiqsujuaq?
Kangiqsujuaq is a seaside town in Canada with a subpolar / tundra climate — the sea reaches 6°C at its warmest.
How many hours of sunshine does Kangiqsujuaq get a year?
Kangiqsujuaq gets about 1,928 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around July.
When is the best time to visit Kangiqsujuaq?
Kangiqsujuaq is short on reliable sunshine — its best month is only July at 12/100. For a sunnier trip, see the nearest strong-sun alternatives listed on the page.
What is the least sunny month in Kangiqsujuaq?
January is the least sunny month in Kangiqsujuaq, scoring 0/100 with about 26 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Kangiqsujuaq?
The sea in Kangiqsujuaq ranges from about -2°C (January) to 6°C (August). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Kangiqsujuaq?
The typical midday UV index in Kangiqsujuaq peaks around 4 (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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