AI-generatedGjoa Haven at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 13°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 3.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,540 h
- Rain a year
- 207 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Gjoa Haven
Gjoa Haven has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 13 °C, while February is the coolest at −30 °C. With around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year, Gjoa Haven is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gjoa Haven
The best time to visit Gjoa Haven is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 3.0 °C. The wettest month is September with 37 mm of precipitation.
Gjoa Haven through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gjoa Haven in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −25–−5 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Gjoa Haven in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 5–13 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Gjoa Haven in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −17–3 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Gjoa Haven in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −30–−24 °C by day
- Sea −1 °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 – May, Sep – Dec
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April, June – 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 −10°
- Midday, 13:00: about −5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about −6°
- Evening, 20:00: about −8°
- Night, 23:00: about −9°
07:2616:52
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 06:50–08:54 · evening 15:24–17:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:27–06:50 · evening 17:29–17:51
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 Gjoa Haven compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about −1° at the start of the month to −11° at the end. The sea cools from 2° to −1°. The days get 4.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | −1° | −11° |
| Night-time low | −6° | −17° |
| Sea | 2° | −1° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 7.1 h |
What is the weather like in Gjoa Haven in October?
In October, Gjoa Haven is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 26 min07:26 – 16:52
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 92 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 7 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 %76 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Gjoa Haven
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 Gjoa Haven: score 71 against 23. In July, days are 18 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 71better |
| Daytime high | −5° | 13° |
| Night-time low | −11° | 5° |
| Sea | 0.2° | 0.1° |
| Sunshine | 1.0 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall | 29 mm | 34 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gjoa Haven month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January−29° · Sea −1° · 0.1 h
In January, Gjoa Haven is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −29 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−36 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in January30February−30° · Sea −1° · 2.8 h
In February, Gjoa Haven is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −30 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−36 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in February40March−25° · Sea −1° · 5.9 h
In March, Gjoa Haven is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −25 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−32 °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 2 days, totalling 7 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in March44April−15° · Sea −1° · 7.2 h
In April, Gjoa Haven is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 10 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in April40May−5° · Sea −1° · 6.0 h
In May, Gjoa Haven is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 12 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in May45June5° · Sea −1° · 8.8 h
In June, Gjoa Haven is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages −0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in June71July13° · Sea 0° · 9.2 h
In July, Gjoa Haven is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in July47August10° · Sea 3° · 6.4 h
In August, Gjoa Haven is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 2.8 °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 32 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in August24September3° · Sea 3° · 3.0 h
In September, Gjoa Haven is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in September23October−5° · Sea 0° · 1.0 h
In October, Gjoa Haven is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in October30November−17° · Sea −1° · 0.3 h
In November, Gjoa Haven is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −17 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−24 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 10 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in November30December−24° · Sea −1° · 0.0 h
In December, Gjoa Haven is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −24 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−31 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 7 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gjoa Haven.
Gjoa Haven in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gjoa Haven
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 −11°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in February (−36°), the warmest in July (5°). 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 | −29° | −36° | −1.4° | 0.1 h | 2 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | −30° | −36° | −1.4° | 2.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 40 | −25° | −32° | −1.4° | 5.9 h | 2 | 7 |
| AprilApr | 44 | −15° | −24° | −1.4° | 7.2 h | 3 | 10 |
| MayMay | 40 | −5° | −12° | −1.3° | 6.0 h | 3 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 5° | −1° | −0.7° | 8.8 h | 6 | 23 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 13° | 5° | 0.1° | 9.2 h | 7 | 34 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 10° | 4° | 2.8° | 6.4 h | 7 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 3° | −1° | 3.0° | 3.0 h | 7 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | −5° | −11° | 0.2° | 1.0 h | 7 | 29 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | −17° | −24° | −1.3° | 0.3 h | 3 | 10 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | −24° | −31° | −1.4° | 0.0 h | 2 | 7 |
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
68.63° N, 95.88° W · 1 m · America/Cambridge_Bay
Sea temperature in Gjoa Haven
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: −0.6 – 0.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gjoa Haven ranges from −1.4 °C in January to 3.0 °C in September. 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 September, 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 September, eight out of ten years were between 1.2 and 4.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.4° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.4° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.4° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.4° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
| MayMay | −1.3° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | −0.7° | −1.1° | −0.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 0.1° | −0.9° | 0.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 2.8° | 0.6° | 6.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 3.0° | 1.2° | 4.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 0.2° | −0.6° | 0.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | −1.3° | −1.6° | −0.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.4° | −1.7° | −1.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Gjoa Haven
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 1.0 of 9.4 hours of daylight in Gjoa Haven, 11 % 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 in Gjoa Haven: 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, Gjoa Haven has about 7 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Gjoa Haven
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 and clouds in Gjoa Haven
How breezy and how cloudy Gjoa Haven 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 Gjoa Haven typically peaks at 29 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 92 % of the sky over Gjoa Haven: mostly overcast, with about 1.0 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 in Gjoa Haven
When Gjoa Haven 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, Gjoa Haven has about 7 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 22 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 80 out of 100: very 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 Gjoa Haven
Weather for your travel dates
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Gjoa Haven 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.
Gjoa Haven has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 55) and its weakest during October half-term (score 23).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- −18 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- −3 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- −5 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −27 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,000 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.
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Gjoa Haven vs Cambridge Bay
In October the holiday weather in Gjoa Haven and Cambridge Bay is about equally good (score 23 vs 27). During the day Cambridge Bay is 1 °C cooler than Gjoa Haven. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Gjoa Haven | Cambridge Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 27 |
| Daytime high | −5° | −6° |
| Sea | 0° | 0° |
| Sunshine | 1 h | 1 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Gjoa Haven ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Saskatoon11°47
- 4Regina11°45
- 5Fort Saskatchewan10°44
- 6Edmonton10°44
- 7Lloydminster10°41
- 8Grande Prairie10°37
- 22Gjoa HavenThis page−5°0°23
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Frequently asked questions about Gjoa Haven
When is the best time to visit Gjoa Haven?
The best time to visit Gjoa Haven 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 Gjoa Haven?
The sea temperature in Gjoa Haven ranges from −1.4 °C in January to 3.0 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Gjoa Haven in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 0.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Gjoa Haven?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 13 °C and nights around 5 °C. February is the coolest month at −30 °C.
When does it rain most in Gjoa Haven?
The wettest month is September with 37 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gjoa Haven get?
Gjoa Haven gets around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.2 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Gjoa Haven in?
Gjoa Haven is on UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gjoa Haven?
A nonstop flight from London to Gjoa Haven takes about 6 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gjoa Haven?
Gjoa Haven has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 55) and its weakest during October half-term (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 41, summer holidays 55, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 30.