AI-generatedKugluktuk at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 16°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 5.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 220 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Kugluktuk
Kugluktuk 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 February is the coolest at −23 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Kugluktuk is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kugluktuk
The best time to visit Kugluktuk is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 5.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. The wettest month is August with 39 mm of precipitation.
Kugluktuk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kugluktuk in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −20–0 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Kugluktuk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 11–16 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Kugluktuk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −13–7 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Kugluktuk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −22–−20 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 1.2 h of sun a day
- 7 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
Apr – May, Oct – Dec
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 −8°
- Midday, 13:00: about −3°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about −3°
- Evening, 20:00: about −5°
- Night, 23:00: about −6°
08:4018:12
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 08:05–10:03 · evening 16:49–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:43–08:05 · evening 18:47–19:09
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 Kugluktuk 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 −8° at the end. The sea cools from 3° to 0°. The days get 4.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 2° | −8° |
| Night-time low | −4° | −15° |
| Sea | 3° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 7.3 h |
What is the weather like in Kugluktuk in October?
In October, Kugluktuk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 33 min08:40 – 18:12
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 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
Compare two months in Kugluktuk
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 Kugluktuk: score 87 against 23. In July, days are 19 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 8 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 87better |
| Daytime high | −3° | 16° |
| Night-time low | −9° | 7° |
| Sea | 1.2° | 1.7° |
| Sunshine | 2.0 h | 10.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 28 mmbetter | 38 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kugluktuk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January−22° · Sea −2° · 0.3 h
In January, Kugluktuk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −22 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−30 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °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 6 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in January31February−22° · Sea −2° · 3.2 h
In February, Kugluktuk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −23 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−31 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in February41March−20° · Sea −2° · 6.2 h
In March, Kugluktuk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −20 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−29 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 6 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in March47April−11° · Sea −2° · 8.2 h
In April, Kugluktuk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−21 °C). The sea averages −1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 2 days, totalling 9 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in April48May0° · Sea −1° · 8.5 h
In May, Kugluktuk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 14 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in May63June11° · Sea −1° · 10.3 h
In June, Kugluktuk is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 19 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in June87July16° · Sea 2° · 10.4 h
In July, Kugluktuk is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 1.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in July66August14° · Sea 5° · 6.7 h
In August, Kugluktuk is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in August23September7° · Sea 5° · 3.7 h
In September, Kugluktuk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in September23October−3° · Sea 1° · 2.0 h
In October, Kugluktuk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in October30November−13° · Sea −1° · 0.5 h
In November, Kugluktuk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−21 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 12 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in November30December−20° · Sea −2° · 0.0 h
In December, Kugluktuk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −20 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °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 3 days, totalling 9 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kugluktuk.
Kugluktuk in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kugluktuk
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 −9°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in February (−31°), the warmest in July (7°). 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 | −22° | −30° | −1.6° | 0.3 h | 2 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | −23° | −31° | −1.6° | 3.2 h | 2 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 41 | −20° | −29° | −1.6° | 6.2 h | 2 | 6 |
| AprilApr | 47 | −11° | −21° | −1.6° | 8.2 h | 2 | 9 |
| MayMay | 48 | 0° | −8° | −1.5° | 8.5 h | 4 | 14 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 11° | 2° | −0.8° | 10.3 h | 5 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 16° | 7° | 1.7° | 10.4 h | 8 | 38 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 14° | 6° | 5.4° | 6.7 h | 8 | 39 |
| SeptemberSep | 23 | 7° | 1° | 4.6° | 3.7 h | 8 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | −3° | −9° | 1.2° | 2.0 h | 7 | 28 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | −13° | −21° | −1.2° | 0.5 h | 4 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | −20° | −28° | −1.6° | 0.0 h | 3 | 9 |
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
67.83° N, 115.10° W · 1 m · America/Cambridge_Bay
Sea temperature in Kugluktuk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 0.1 – 2.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kugluktuk ranges from −1.6 °C in January to 5.4 °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 1.2 and 9.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.6° | −1.8° | −1.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.6° | −1.8° | −1.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.6° | −1.8° | −1.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.6° | −1.8° | −1.5° | cold |
| MayMay | −1.5° | −1.7° | −1.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | −0.8° | −1.4° | 0.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 1.7° | 0.6° | 4.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 5.4° | 1.2° | 9.4° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 4.6° | 2.3° | 6.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 1.2° | 0.1° | 2.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | −1.2° | −1.4° | −0.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.6° | −1.8° | −1.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kugluktuk
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 2.0 of 9.5 hours of daylight in Kugluktuk, 21 % 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 Kugluktuk: 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, Kugluktuk has about 7 rainy days with 28 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kugluktuk
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 Kugluktuk
How breezy and how cloudy Kugluktuk 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 Kugluktuk typically peaks at 24 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 82 % of the sky over Kugluktuk: mostly overcast, with about 2.0 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 Kugluktuk
When Kugluktuk 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, Kugluktuk has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 19 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 71 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 Kugluktuk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kugluktuk 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.
Kugluktuk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during October half-term (score 23).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- −14 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 2 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −21 °C by day
- Sea −2 °C
- 0.2 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 7 h 20 min
- Distance
- 5,690 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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Kugluktuk vs Cambridge Bay
In October the holiday weather in Kugluktuk and Cambridge Bay is about equally good (score 23 vs 27). During the day Cambridge Bay is 3 °C cooler than Kugluktuk. The sea in Cambridge Bay is 1 °C cooler. Cambridge Bay gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Kugluktuk | Cambridge Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 27 |
| Daytime high | −3° | −6° |
| Sea | 1° | 0° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 1 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Kugluktuk ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Red Deer11°49
- 2Fort Saskatchewan10°44
- 3Edmonton10°44
- 4Lloydminster10°41
- 5Grande Prairie10°37
- 6Quesnel11°35
- 7Prince Albert9°35
- 8Cold Lake9°33
- 21KugluktukThis page−3°1°23
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Frequently asked questions about Kugluktuk
When is the best time to visit Kugluktuk?
The best time to visit Kugluktuk 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 Kugluktuk?
The sea temperature in Kugluktuk ranges from −1.6 °C in January to 5.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Kugluktuk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 1.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Kugluktuk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 16 °C and nights around 7 °C. February is the coolest month at −23 °C.
When does it rain most in Kugluktuk?
The wettest month is August with 39 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kugluktuk get?
Kugluktuk gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Kugluktuk in?
Kugluktuk is on UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kugluktuk?
A nonstop flight from London to Kugluktuk takes about 7 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,690 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kugluktuk?
Kugluktuk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during October half-term (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 51, summer holidays 73, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 30.