AI-generatedRankin Inlet at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 15°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 6.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,700 h
- Rain a year
- 328 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Rankin Inlet
Rankin Inlet has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 15 °C, while January is the coolest at −25 °C. With around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year, Rankin Inlet is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rankin Inlet
The best time to visit Rankin Inlet is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 6.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. The wettest month is August with 50 mm of precipitation.
Rankin Inlet through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rankin Inlet in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −18–0 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Rankin Inlet in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 9–15 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Rankin Inlet in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −11–8 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Rankin Inlet in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −25–−20 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 9 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
Mar – May, Oct – Jan
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 −6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 0°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 0°
- Evening, 20:00: about −2°
- Night, 23:00: about −4°
07:5217:56
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 07:23–08:57 · evening 16:51–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:23 · evening 18:25–18:42
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 Rankin Inlet compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 4° at the start of the month to −5° at the end. The sea cools from 4° to 1°. The days get 3.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 4° | −5° |
| Night-time low | −2° | −12° |
| Sea | 4° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.5 h |
What is the weather like in Rankin Inlet in October?
In October, Rankin Inlet is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 5 min07:52 – 17:56
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 32 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−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %67 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Rankin Inlet
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 Rankin Inlet: score 80 against 20. In July, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 20 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 0° | 15° |
| Night-time low | −6° | 7° |
| Sea | 2.9° | 4.0° |
| Sunshine | 2.3 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 45 mm | 47 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rankin Inlet month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January−25° · Sea −1° · 2.0 h
In January, Rankin Inlet is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −25 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−32 °C). The sea averages −1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 8 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in January34February−24° · Sea −1° · 4.3 h
In February, Rankin Inlet 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 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in February40March−18° · Sea −1° · 6.1 h
In March, Rankin Inlet is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −18 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−26 °C). The sea averages −1.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 3 days, totalling 11 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in March43April−8° · Sea −1° · 7.0 h
In April, Rankin Inlet is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 16 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in April35May0° · Sea −1° · 5.5 h
In May, Rankin Inlet is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 27 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in May44June9° · Sea 0° · 7.6 h
In June, Rankin Inlet is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in June80July15° · Sea 4° · 8.8 h
In July, Rankin Inlet is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in July65August14° · Sea 6° · 6.2 h
In August, Rankin Inlet is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in August23September8° · Sea 6° · 3.5 h
In September, Rankin Inlet is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in September20October0° · Sea 3° · 2.3 h
In October, Rankin Inlet is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in October26November−11° · Sea 0° · 1.7 h
In November, Rankin Inlet is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 21 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in November28December−20° · Sea −1° · 0.9 h
In December, Rankin Inlet is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −20 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sea averages −1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 15 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rankin Inlet.
Rankin Inlet in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Rankin Inlet
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 −6°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−32°), 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 | −25° | −32° | −1.3° | 2.0 h | 3 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | −25° | −32° | −1.4° | 4.3 h | 2 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 40 | −18° | −26° | −1.4° | 6.1 h | 3 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 43 | −8° | −16° | −1.2° | 7.0 h | 4 | 16 |
| MayMay | 35 | 0° | −6° | −0.8° | 5.5 h | 6 | 27 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 9° | 1° | 0.2° | 7.6 h | 7 | 35 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 15° | 7° | 4.0° | 8.8 h | 8 | 47 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 14° | 7° | 6.4° | 6.2 h | 9 | 50 |
| SeptemberSep | 23 | 8° | 2° | 5.8° | 3.5 h | 9 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 20 | 0° | −6° | 2.9° | 2.3 h | 9 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | −11° | −19° | −0.5° | 1.7 h | 6 | 21 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | −20° | −28° | −1.2° | 0.9 h | 5 | 15 |
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 in Rankin Inlet
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 1.6 – 4.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Rankin Inlet ranges from −1.4 °C in February to 6.4 °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 4.5 and 7.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −1.3° | −1.6° | −1.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.4° | −1.6° | −1.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | −1.4° | −1.6° | −1.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | −1.2° | −1.6° | −0.8° | cold |
| MayMay | −0.8° | −1.5° | −0.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 0.2° | −1.4° | 1.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 4.0° | 2.7° | 5.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 6.4° | 4.5° | 7.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 5.8° | 4.6° | 7.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 2.9° | 1.6° | 4.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | −0.5° | −1.0° | 0.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −1.2° | −1.6° | −0.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Rankin Inlet
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 2.3 of 10.1 hours of daylight in Rankin Inlet, 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.
Rain in Rankin Inlet: 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, Rankin Inlet has about 9 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Rankin Inlet
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 5).
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 Rankin Inlet
How breezy and how cloudy Rankin Inlet 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 Rankin Inlet typically peaks at 32 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 82 % of the sky over Rankin Inlet: mostly overcast, with about 2.3 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 Rankin Inlet
When Rankin Inlet 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, Rankin Inlet has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 23 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 56 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 Rankin Inlet
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Rankin Inlet 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.
Rankin Inlet has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during October half-term (score 20).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- −11 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 37
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 20
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −23 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 45 min
- Distance
- 5,180 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 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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Rankin Inlet vs Arviat
In October the holiday weather in Rankin Inlet and Arviat is about equally good (score 20 vs 21). During the day it is about as warm in Arviat as in Rankin Inlet. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Rankin Inlet | Arviat |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 20 | 21 |
| Daytime high | 0° | 0° |
| Sea | 3° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Rankin Inlet ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Rankin Inlet
When is the best time to visit Rankin Inlet?
The best time to visit Rankin Inlet 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 Rankin Inlet?
The sea temperature in Rankin Inlet ranges from −1.4 °C in February to 6.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Rankin Inlet 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 Rankin Inlet?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 15 °C and nights around 7 °C. January is the coolest month at −25 °C.
When does it rain most in Rankin Inlet?
The wettest month is August with 50 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rankin Inlet get?
Rankin Inlet gets around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Rankin Inlet in?
Rankin Inlet is on UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Rankin Inlet?
A nonstop flight from London to Rankin Inlet takes about 6 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,180 km.
Which school holidays are best for Rankin Inlet?
Rankin Inlet has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during October half-term (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 37, summer holidays 70, October half-term 20, Christmas holidays 29.