AI-generatedCambridge Bay at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 14°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 3.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,570 h
- Rain a year
- 179 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Cambridge Bay
Cambridge Bay has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 14 °C, while February is the coolest at −28 °C. With around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year, Cambridge Bay is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cambridge Bay
The best time to visit Cambridge Bay is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 3.2 °C. The wettest month is July with 32 mm of precipitation.
Cambridge Bay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cambridge Bay in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −25–−5 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Cambridge Bay in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 6–14 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Cambridge Bay in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −17–3 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Cambridge Bay in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −28–−24 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Apr, Sep – Nov
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April, 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 −12°
- Midday, 13:00: about −7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about −7°
- Evening, 20:00: about −9°
- Night, 23:00: about −10°
08:0517:27
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 07:27–09:36 · evening 15:56–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:27 · evening 18:04–18:27
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 Cambridge Bay compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about −2° at the start of the month to −12° at the end. The sea cools from 1° to −1°. The days get 4.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | −2° | −12° |
| Night-time low | −7° | −18° |
| Sea | 1° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 6.9 h |
What is the weather like in Cambridge Bay in October?
In October, Cambridge Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 22 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 22 min08:05 – 17:27
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 85 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
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
Compare two months in Cambridge Bay
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 Cambridge Bay: score 75 against 27. In July, days are 20 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 75better |
| Daytime high | −6° | 14° |
| Night-time low | −12° | 6° |
| Sea | −0.4° | 0.1° |
| Sunshine | 1.5 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 22 mmbetter | 32 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cambridge Bay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January−27° · Sea −2° · 0.1 h
In January, Cambridge Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −27 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−34 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in January30February−28° · Sea −2° · 3.0 h
In February, Cambridge Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −28 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−35 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in February41March−25° · Sea −2° · 6.3 h
In March, Cambridge Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −25 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−32 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in March44April−16° · Sea −1° · 7.3 h
In April, Cambridge Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −16 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−25 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 8 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in April40May−5° · Sea −1° · 5.9 h
In May, Cambridge Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 9 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in May44June6° · Sea −1° · 8.4 h
In June, Cambridge Bay is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in June75July14° · Sea 0° · 9.5 h
In July, Cambridge Bay is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in July49August11° · Sea 3° · 6.4 h
In August, Cambridge Bay is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in August24September3° · Sea 2° · 2.8 h
In September, Cambridge Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 1.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in September27October−6° · Sea 0° · 1.5 h
In October, Cambridge Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 22 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in October30November−17° · Sea −1° · 0.3 h
In November, Cambridge Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −17 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 8 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay in November30December−24° · Sea −2° · 0.0 h
In December, Cambridge Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −24 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−31 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 6 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cambridge Bay.
Cambridge Bay 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 Cambridge Bay
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −12°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in February (−35°), the warmest in July (6°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, 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 | −27° | −34° | −1.6° | 0.1 h | 2 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | −28° | −35° | −1.6° | 3.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 41 | −25° | −32° | −1.6° | 6.3 h | 2 | 5 |
| AprilApr | 44 | −16° | −25° | −1.5° | 7.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| MayMay | 40 | −5° | −12° | −1.4° | 5.9 h | 3 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 6° | 0° | −0.8° | 8.4 h | 6 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 14° | 6° | 0.1° | 9.5 h | 7 | 32 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 11° | 5° | 3.2° | 6.4 h | 7 | 31 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 3° | −1° | 1.8° | 2.8 h | 7 | 29 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | −6° | −12° | −0.4° | 1.5 h | 5 | 22 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | −17° | −24° | −1.4° | 0.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | −24° | −31° | −1.6° | 0.0 h | 2 | 6 |
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 Cambridge Bay
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: −1.3 – 0.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cambridge Bay ranges from −1.6 °C in January to 3.2 °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 May 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 0.6 and 7.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.6° | −1.7° | −1.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.6° | −1.7° | −1.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.6° | −1.7° | −1.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.5° | −1.7° | −1.3° | cold |
| MayMay | −1.4° | −1.6° | −1.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | −0.8° | −1.5° | 0.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 0.1° | −1.3° | 0.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 3.2° | 0.6° | 7.4° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 1.8° | −0.3° | 4.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | −0.4° | −1.3° | 0.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | −1.4° | −1.5° | −1.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.6° | −1.7° | −1.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Cambridge Bay
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 1.5 of 9.4 hours of daylight in Cambridge Bay, 16 % 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 Cambridge Bay: 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, Cambridge Bay has about 5 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Cambridge Bay
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
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 Cambridge Bay
How breezy and how cloudy Cambridge Bay 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 Cambridge Bay typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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 85 % of the sky over Cambridge Bay: mostly overcast, with about 1.5 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 Cambridge Bay
When Cambridge Bay 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, Cambridge Bay has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 16 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 65 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 Cambridge Bay
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Cambridge Bay 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.
Cambridge Bay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during October half-term (score 27).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- −19 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- −3 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 27
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- −6 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −26 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,290 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 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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Cambridge Bay vs Gjoa Haven
In October the holiday weather in Cambridge Bay and Gjoa Haven is about equally good (score 27 vs 23). During the day Gjoa Haven is 1 °C warmer than Cambridge Bay. The sea is about equally warm. Gjoa Haven gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Cambridge Bay | Gjoa Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 23 |
| Daytime high | −6° | −5° |
| Sea | 0° | 0° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 1 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Cambridge Bay ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Red Deer11°49
- 3Saskatoon11°47
- 4Fort Saskatchewan10°44
- 5Edmonton10°44
- 6Lloydminster10°41
- 7Grande Prairie10°37
- 8Prince Albert9°35
- 13Cambridge BayThis page−6°0°27
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Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Bay
When is the best time to visit Cambridge Bay?
The best time to visit Cambridge Bay 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 Cambridge Bay?
The sea temperature in Cambridge Bay ranges from −1.6 °C in January to 3.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Cambridge Bay in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just −0.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Cambridge Bay?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 14 °C and nights around 6 °C. February is the coolest month at −28 °C.
When does it rain most in Cambridge Bay?
The wettest month is July with 32 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cambridge Bay get?
Cambridge Bay gets around 1,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Cambridge Bay in?
Cambridge Bay is on UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cambridge Bay?
A nonstop flight from London to Cambridge Bay takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,290 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cambridge Bay?
Cambridge Bay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during October half-term (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 41, summer holidays 58, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 30.