AI-generatedPangnirtung at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 11°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 3.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 445 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Pangnirtung
Pangnirtung has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 11 °C, while February is the coolest at −22 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Pangnirtung is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pangnirtung
The best time to visit Pangnirtung is from March to May and in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 3.8 °C. The wettest month is August with 71 mm of precipitation.
Pangnirtung through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pangnirtung in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −16–0 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Pangnirtung in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 6–11 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Pangnirtung in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −10–5 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Pangnirtung in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −22–−15 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 14 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
Sep – Jun
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: March – May
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: March – May, 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 −2°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about −3°
- Evening, 20:00: about −6°
- Night, 23:00: about −7°
07:1617:01
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 06:43–08:32 · evening 15:44–17:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:23–06:43 · evening 17:33–17:53
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 Pangnirtung 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 −6° at the end. The sea cools from 2° to 0°. The days get 3.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 1° | −6° |
| Night-time low | −6° | −13° |
| Sea | 2° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 7.8 h |
What is the weather like in Pangnirtung in October?
In October, Pangnirtung is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pangnirtung.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 45 min07:16 – 17:01
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 8 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 %64 %
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 Pangnirtung
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 Pangnirtung: score 45 against 19. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 45better |
| Daytime high | −2° | 11° |
| Night-time low | −9° | 4° |
| Sea | 1.1° | 2.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 49 mmbetter | 61 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pangnirtung month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January−21° · Sea −1° · 0.7 h
In January, Pangnirtung is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −21 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 15 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pangnirtung.
Pangnirtung in January32February−22° · Sea −1° · 3.6 h
In February, Pangnirtung is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −22 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−29 °C). The sea averages −1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 11 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pangnirtung.
Pangnirtung in February41March−16° · Sea −1° · 6.3 h
In March, Pangnirtung is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −16 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−23 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 18 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Pangnirtung – and yet one of the best months here.
Pangnirtung in March43April−8° · Sea −1° · 8.4 h
In April, Pangnirtung is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 23 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Pangnirtung – and yet one of the best months here.
Pangnirtung in April40May0° · Sea −1° · 8.3 h
In May, Pangnirtung is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages −0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Pangnirtung – and yet one of the best months here.
Pangnirtung in May34June6° · Sea 0° · 7.8 h
In June, Pangnirtung is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pangnirtung.
Pangnirtung in June45July11° · Sea 2° · 6.9 h
In July, Pangnirtung is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Pangnirtung – and yet one of the best months here.
Pangnirtung in July34August10° · Sea 4° · 5.6 h
In August, Pangnirtung is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pangnirtung.
Pangnirtung in August25September5° · Sea 3° · 4.9 h
In September, Pangnirtung is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pangnirtung.
Pangnirtung in September19October−2° · Sea 1° · 3.0 h
In October, Pangnirtung is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pangnirtung.
Pangnirtung in October23November−10° · Sea 0° · 1.1 h
In November, Pangnirtung is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pangnirtung.
Pangnirtung in November25December−15° · Sea −1° · 0.0 h
In December, Pangnirtung is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). The sea averages −1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pangnirtung.
Pangnirtung 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 Pangnirtung
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 (−29°), the warmest in July (4°). 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 | 29 | −21° | −28° | −1.4° | 0.7 h | 5 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | −22° | −29° | −1.5° | 3.6 h | 3 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 41 | −16° | −23° | −1.4° | 6.3 h | 4 | 18 |
| AprilApr | 43 | −8° | −15° | −1.3° | 8.4 h | 6 | 23 |
| MayMay | 40 | 0° | −6° | −0.9° | 8.3 h | 8 | 34 |
| JuneJun | 34 | 6° | 0° | 0.3° | 7.8 h | 9 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 11° | 4° | 2.1° | 6.9 h | 11 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 10° | 4° | 3.8° | 5.6 h | 12 | 71 |
| SeptemberSep | 25 | 5° | −2° | 3.1° | 4.9 h | 9 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | −2° | −9° | 1.1° | 3.0 h | 9 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | −10° | −16° | −0.4° | 1.1 h | 7 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 25 | −15° | −22° | −1.0° | 0.0 h | 7 | 28 |
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
66.15° N, 65.70° W · 1 m · America/Iqaluit
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Pangnirtung
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 0.3 – 2.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pangnirtung ranges from −1.5 °C in February to 3.8 °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 1.3 and 7.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.4° | −1.7° | −0.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.5° | −1.8° | −0.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.4° | −1.8° | −0.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.3° | −1.7° | −0.5° | cold |
| MayMay | −0.9° | −1.6° | 0.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 0.3° | −1.4° | 1.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 2.1° | −1.2° | 5.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 3.8° | 1.3° | 7.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 3.1° | 1.9° | 4.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 1.1° | 0.3° | 2.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | −0.4° | −1.0° | 0.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.0° | −1.5° | −0.3° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Pangnirtung
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 3.0 of 9.7 hours of daylight in Pangnirtung, 31 % 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 Pangnirtung: 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, Pangnirtung has about 9 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Pangnirtung
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 Pangnirtung
How breezy and how cloudy Pangnirtung 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 Pangnirtung typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Pangnirtung: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 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
Snow in Pangnirtung
When Pangnirtung 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, Pangnirtung has about 8 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 32 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 92 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 Pangnirtung
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pangnirtung 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.
Pangnirtung has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 42) and its weakest during October half-term (score 19).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
FairBest holidays
- −10 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 39
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 38
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −18 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 0.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 10 min
- Distance
- 3,870 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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Pangnirtung vs Iqaluit
In October the holiday weather in Pangnirtung and Iqaluit is about equally good (score 19 vs 18). During the day Iqaluit is 2 °C warmer than Pangnirtung. The sea in Iqaluit is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Pangnirtung | Iqaluit |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 18 |
| Daytime high | −2° | 0° |
| Sea | 1° | 0° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Jul | Jul |
Through the year
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In October, Pangnirtung ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 22PangnirtungThis page−2°1°19
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Frequently asked questions about Pangnirtung
When is the best time to visit Pangnirtung?
The best time to visit Pangnirtung is from March to May and in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Pangnirtung?
The sea temperature in Pangnirtung ranges from −1.5 °C in February to 3.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Pangnirtung in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 1.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Pangnirtung?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 11 °C and nights around 4 °C. February is the coolest month at −22 °C.
When does it rain most in Pangnirtung?
The wettest month is August with 71 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pangnirtung get?
Pangnirtung gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.4 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Pangnirtung in?
Pangnirtung is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Pangnirtung?
A nonstop flight from London to Pangnirtung takes about 5 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,870 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pangnirtung?
Pangnirtung has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 42) and its weakest during October half-term (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 39, summer holidays 38, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 27.