AI-generatedKuujjuaq at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 4.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,510 h
- Rain a year
- 555 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Kuujjuaq
Kuujjuaq has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at −19 °C. With around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year, Kuujjuaq is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kuujjuaq
The best time to visit Kuujjuaq is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 4.7 °C. The wettest month is September with 79 mm of precipitation.
Kuujjuaq through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kuujjuaq in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −11–6 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Kuujjuaq in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 14–19 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Kuujjuaq in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −3–11 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Kuujjuaq in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −18–−12 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 17 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
Rainy months
Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
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 – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 1°
- Night, 23:00: about 0°
07:0617:32
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 06:42–08:02 · evening 16:37–17:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:27–06:42 · evening 17:57–18:12
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 Kuujjuaq compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 7° at the start of the month to 0° at the end. The sea cools from 4° to 2°. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 7° | 0° |
| Night-time low | 1° | −6° |
| Sea | 4° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Kuujjuaq in October?
In October, Kuujjuaq is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 26 min07:06 – 17:32
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %48 %
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
Compare two months in Kuujjuaq
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 Kuujjuaq: score 69 against 14. In July, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. July has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 14 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 4° | 19° |
| Night-time low | −2° | 7° |
| Sea | 2.9° | 2.5° |
| Sunshine | 2.4 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 60 mmbetter | 74 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kuujjuaq month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January−18° · Sea −1° · 2.3 h
In January, Kuujjuaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −19 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−27 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 22 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in January34February−18° · Sea −1° · 4.2 h
In February, Kuujjuaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −18 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 18 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in February33March−11° · Sea −1° · 5.4 h
In March, Kuujjuaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in March30April−3° · Sea −1° · 5.6 h
In April, Kuujjuaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in April27May6° · Sea −1° · 5.9 h
In May, Kuujjuaq is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages −0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in May56June14° · Sea 1° · 6.1 h
In June, Kuujjuaq is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in June69July19° · Sea 3° · 6.0 h
In July, Kuujjuaq is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in July67August17° · Sea 5° · 5.2 h
In August, Kuujjuaq is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in August25September11° · Sea 4° · 3.0 h
In September, Kuujjuaq is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 4.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in September14October4° · Sea 3° · 2.4 h
In October, Kuujjuaq is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in October19November−3° · Sea 0° · 1.8 h
In November, Kuujjuaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sea averages 0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in November23December−12° · Sea −1° · 1.6 h
In December, Kuujjuaq is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). The sea averages −0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kuujjuaq.
Kuujjuaq in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 19°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kuujjuaq
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 −2°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in February (−28°), 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 | 26 | −19° | −27° | −1.1° | 2.3 h | 6 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | −18° | −28° | −1.2° | 4.2 h | 4 | 18 |
| MarchMar | 33 | −11° | −22° | −1.3° | 5.4 h | 6 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 30 | −3° | −13° | −1.3° | 5.6 h | 8 | 33 |
| MayMay | 27 | 6° | −3° | −0.9° | 5.9 h | 10 | 42 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 14° | 3° | 0.6° | 6.1 h | 11 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 19° | 7° | 2.5° | 6.0 h | 14 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 17° | 7° | 4.7° | 5.2 h | 14 | 70 |
| SeptemberSep | 25 | 11° | 3° | 4.4° | 3.0 h | 14 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 14 | 4° | −2° | 2.9° | 2.4 h | 11 | 60 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | −4° | −10° | 0.3° | 1.8 h | 9 | 42 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | −12° | −20° | −0.6° | 1.6 h | 7 | 31 |
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
58.11° N, 68.40° W · 16 m · America/Toronto
Sea temperatureUp to 5° in August
Sea temperature in Kuujjuaq
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 1.8 – 4.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kuujjuaq ranges from −1.3 °C in March to 4.7 °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 November 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 3.3 and 7.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.1° | −1.6° | −0.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.2° | −1.6° | −0.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.3° | −1.6° | −0.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.3° | −1.7° | −0.7° | cold |
| MayMay | −0.9° | −1.6° | −0.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 0.6° | −1.2° | 2.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 2.5° | 0.4° | 4.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 4.7° | 3.3° | 7.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 4.4° | 3.1° | 6.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 2.9° | 1.8° | 4.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 0.3° | −0.3° | 0.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −0.6° | −1.3° | 0.2° | cold |
Sunshine1,510 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Kuujjuaq
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 2.4 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Kuujjuaq, 23 % 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.
Rain555 mm a year, most in September
Rain in Kuujjuaq: 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, Kuujjuaq has about 11 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 6 in June
UV index in Kuujjuaq
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 6).
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 & cloudsWindiest in March: 25 km/h
Wind and clouds in Kuujjuaq
How breezy and how cloudy Kuujjuaq 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 Kuujjuaq typically peaks at 23 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 Kuujjuaq: mostly overcast, with about 2.4 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.
SnowChance of snow up to 92% in November
Snow in Kuujjuaq
When Kuujjuaq 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, Kuujjuaq has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 20 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 46 out of 100: possible.
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 Kuujjuaq
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kuujjuaq 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.
Kuujjuaq has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during October half-term (score 14).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- −5 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 33
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 14
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −15 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 35 min
- Distance
- 4,230 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 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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Kuujjuaq vs Labrador City
In October Kuujjuaq has the better holiday weather (score 14 vs 6). During the day Labrador City is 1 °C warmer than Kuujjuaq.
| in October | Kuujjuaq | Labrador City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 14 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 4° | 5° |
| Sea | 3° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 15 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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Canada in October: the best places
In October, Kuujjuaq ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Kuujjuaq
When is the best time to visit Kuujjuaq?
The best time to visit Kuujjuaq is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kuujjuaq?
The sea temperature in Kuujjuaq ranges from −1.3 °C in March to 4.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Kuujjuaq in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 2.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Kuujjuaq?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 7 °C. January is the coolest month at −19 °C.
When does it rain most in Kuujjuaq?
The wettest month is September with 79 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 18 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kuujjuaq get?
Kuujjuaq gets around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Kuujjuaq in?
Kuujjuaq is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kuujjuaq?
A nonstop flight from London to Kuujjuaq takes about 5 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kuujjuaq?
Kuujjuaq has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during October half-term (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 33, summer holidays 68, October half-term 14, Christmas holidays 25.