Aklavik, Canada experiences average highs of -2°C (28°F) and lows of -10°C (14°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Aklavik, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Aklavik, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jun–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.4/10
Best: June, July, August
UV Index
2
Low
Temperature -2°C / -10°C
Feels Like -6°C / -14°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 24 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 77%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point -10°C
Snow Days 8 days
Frost Days 24 days
Hottest Month
21°C
July
Avg Low11°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
-27°C
February
Avg High-21°C
Rain3days
Driest Month
2days
March
Avg High-14°C
Avg Low-22°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
July (Gusts 34)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, October, November, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 00:00
Daylight 24h
Sunset 24:00
Live conditions—
Aklavik on the map · live conditions
Aklavik, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Aklavik
- Population
- 590
- Coordinates
- 68.22°, -135.01°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High -4°C
Avg Low -13°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 9 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High -2°C
Avg Low -8°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -21°C
Avg Low -27°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -21°C / -27°C . Feb: -21°C / -27°C . Mar: -14°C / -22°C . Apr: -5°C / -14°C . May: 7°C / -2°C . Jun: 17°C / 7°C . Jul: 21°C / 11°C . Aug: 17°C / 8°C . Sep: 9°C / 2°C . Oct: -2°C / -6°C . Nov: -14°C / -19°C . Dec: -21°C / -26°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 16 mm. Feb: 8 mm. Mar: 7 mm. Apr: 7 mm. May: 21 mm. Jun: 26 mm. Jul: 51 mm. Aug: 61 mm. Sep: 43 mm. Oct: 18 mm. Nov: 17 mm. Dec: 15 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 75%. Apr: 77%. May: 78%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 69%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 85%. Oct: 83%. Nov: 81%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 15 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 1h. Feb: 4h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 15h. Jul: 14h. Aug: 8h. Sep: 6h. Oct: 4h. Nov: 1h. Dec: 0h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 0. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 2. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 4. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 4. Aug: UV 3. Sep: UV 2. Oct: UV 1. Nov: UV 0. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 11 days. Feb: 9 days. Mar: 8 days. Apr: 7 days. May: 7 days. Jun: 2 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 1 days. Sep: 5 days. Oct: 11 days. Nov: 12 days. Dec: 12 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 19°C | Jul · 21°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · -28°C | Feb · -27°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 55 mm | Aug · 61 mm |
| Windiest month | Aug 2025 · 18 km/h | Jul · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Poor June best
Good July best
Good August best
Good September
Poor October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -21°C / -27°C | -26°C / -32°C | 5days (16 mm) Good | 0.6h Poor | 76% Humid | 0.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -21°C / -27°C | -26°C / -33°C | 3days (8 mm) Excellent | 3.7h Poor | 74% Muggy | 0.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | -14°C / -22°C | -19°C / -27°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 7.9h Good | 75% Muggy | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| April | -5°C / -14°C | -10°C / -18°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 77% Humid | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 7°C / -2°C | 3°C / -6°C | 5days (21 mm) Good | 12.1h Excellent | 78% Humid | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| June best | 17°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 6days (26 mm) Good | 15.3h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| July best | 21°C / 11°C | 19°C / 9°C | 10days (51 mm) Wet | 13.5h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| August best | 17°C / 8°C | 15°C / 6°C | 11days (61 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 77% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September | 9°C / 2°C | 6°C / -1°C | 11days (43 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| October | -2°C / -6°C | -6°C / -11°C | 5days (18 mm) Good | 3.8h Poor | 83% Humid | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | -14°C / -19°C | -19°C / -24°C | 5days (17 mm) Good | 0.9h Poor | 81% Humid | 0.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -21°C / -26°C | -26°C / -32°C | 4days (15 mm) Good | 0h Poor | 76% Humid | 0 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Aklavik are June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Aklavik, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Aklavik is July, with average daytime highs of 21°C (69°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Aklavik is February, with average overnight lows of -27°C (-17°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Aklavik is August, averaging 61mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Aklavik runs through August, September, July, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Aklavik.
Aklavik receives approximately 83 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 15 hours. Based on climate data for Aklavik.
The least favorable months to visit Aklavik are January, October, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Aklavik is 2, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Aklavik is 77%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Aklavik receives snow. Months with snowfall average 8 snow days and 8 cm (3 in) of accumulation, with about 24 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Aklavik are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 34 km/h / 21 mph).
Aklavik averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 68%. The clearest skies occur in March.
The annual average dew point in Aklavik is -10°C (14°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Aklavik has a Subarctic climate, classified as Dfc under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Aklavik ranges from -14°C (7°F) to -6°C (21°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Aklavik. It earns a climate score of 6.8/10 with Good.
For June in Aklavik, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 17°C (63°F) and 6 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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