AI-generatedArviat at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 16°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 7.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 377 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Arviat
Arviat has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 16 °C, while January is the coolest at −24 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Arviat is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Arviat
The best time to visit Arviat is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 7.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. The wettest month is August with 64 mm of precipitation.
Arviat through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Arviat in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −18–−1 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Arviat in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 9–16 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Arviat in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −11–8 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Arviat in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −24–−19 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Mar – May, Oct – Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 0°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 0°
- Evening, 20:00: about −2°
- Night, 23:00: about −3°
07:5518:08
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:28–08:57 · evening 17:07–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:28 · evening 18:35–18:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Arviat compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 4° at the start of the month to −6° at the end. The sea cools from 5° to 1°. The days get 2.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 4° | −6° |
| Night-time low | −2° | −12° |
| Sea | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.8 h |
What is the weather like in Arviat in October?
In October, Arviat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arviat.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 13 min07:55 – 18:08
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %70 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Arviat
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Arviat: score 80 against 21. In July, days are 16 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 21 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 0° | 16° |
| Night-time low | −5° | 7° |
| Sea | 3.1° | 5.4° |
| Sunshine | 2.2 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 52 mm | 54 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Arviat month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January−24° · Sea −1° · 2.5 h
In January, Arviat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −24 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−32 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 9 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in January35February−24° · Sea −1° · 4.5 h
In February, Arviat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −24 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−32 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 8 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in February40March−18° · Sea −1° · 5.9 h
In March, Arviat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −18 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−27 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 14 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in March39April−9° · Sea −1° · 6.2 h
In April, Arviat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 18 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in April33May−1° · Sea −1° · 5.4 h
In May, Arviat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in May43June9° · Sea 1° · 8.1 h
In June, Arviat is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in June80July16° · Sea 5° · 8.6 h
In July, Arviat is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in July64August14° · Sea 8° · 6.6 h
In August, Arviat is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in August22September8° · Sea 7° · 3.7 h
In September, Arviat is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in September21October0° · Sea 3° · 2.2 h
In October, Arviat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in October26November−11° · Sea 0° · 1.7 h
In November, Arviat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). The sea averages −0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 21 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in November30December−19° · Sea −1° · 1.4 h
In December, Arviat is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −19 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−27 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 13 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arviat.
Arviat in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Arviat
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
FrostOctober: nights around −5°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in February (−32°), the warmest in August (8°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round except in August, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | −24° | −32° | −1.4° | 2.5 h | 3 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | −24° | −32° | −1.4° | 4.5 h | 2 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 40 | −18° | −27° | −1.5° | 5.9 h | 4 | 14 |
| AprilApr | 39 | −9° | −19° | −1.3° | 6.2 h | 5 | 18 |
| MayMay | 33 | −1° | −7° | −0.8° | 5.4 h | 6 | 29 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 9° | 2° | 0.9° | 8.1 h | 8 | 38 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 16° | 7° | 5.4° | 8.6 h | 9 | 54 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 14° | 8° | 7.8° | 6.6 h | 11 | 64 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 8° | 3° | 6.6° | 3.7 h | 10 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 21 | 0° | −5° | 3.1° | 2.2 h | 8 | 52 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | −11° | −19° | −0.3° | 1.7 h | 6 | 21 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | −19° | −27° | −1.3° | 1.4 h | 4 | 13 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Arviat
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 1.8 – 4.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Arviat ranges from −1.5 °C in March to 7.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 6.7 and 8.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.4° | −1.6° | −1.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.4° | −1.6° | −1.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.5° | −1.6° | −1.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.3° | −1.6° | −0.9° | cold |
| MayMay | −0.8° | −1.4° | −0.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 0.9° | −0.7° | 2.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 5.4° | 3.9° | 6.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 7.8° | 6.7° | 8.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 6.6° | 5.5° | 7.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 3.1° | 1.8° | 4.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | −0.3° | −1.0° | 0.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.3° | −1.6° | −1.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Arviat
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.2 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Arviat, 22 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Arviat: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Arviat has about 8 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Arviat
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Arviat
How breezy and how cloudy Arviat is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Arviat typically peaks at 31 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Arviat: mostly overcast, with about 2.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Arviat
When Arviat is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Arviat has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 23 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 57 out of 100: likely.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Arviat
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Arviat in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Arviat has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during October half-term (score 21).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- −12 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 21
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −22 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h
- Distance
- 5,360 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Canada
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Arviat vs Rankin Inlet
In October the holiday weather in Arviat and Rankin Inlet is about equally good (score 21 vs 20). During the day it is about as warm in Rankin Inlet as in Arviat. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Arviat | Rankin Inlet |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 21 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 0° | 0° |
| Sea | 3° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Arviat ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Fort Saskatchewan10°44
- 7Edmonton10°44
- 8Steinbach11°43
- 24ArviatThis page0°3°21
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Frequently asked questions about Arviat
When is the best time to visit Arviat?
The best time to visit Arviat is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Arviat?
The sea temperature in Arviat ranges from −1.5 °C in March to 7.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Arviat in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 3.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Arviat?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 16 °C and nights around 7 °C. January is the coolest month at −24 °C.
When does it rain most in Arviat?
The wettest month is August with 64 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Arviat get?
Arviat gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Arviat in?
Arviat is on UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Arviat?
A nonstop flight from London to Arviat takes about 7 h, for a straight-line distance of about 5,360 km.
Which school holidays are best for Arviat?
Arviat has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during October half-term (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 35, summer holidays 70, October half-term 21, Christmas holidays 30.