Iqaluit in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Iqaluit in january 2026
The weather in Iqaluit in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 131.2cm
Weather at 6am
-7°F
Cloudy
36% of time
19%
19%
14%
Weather at 12pm
-5°F
Cloudy
40% of time
22%
16%
12%
Weather at 6pm
-7°F
Cloudy
40% of time
20%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
-7°F
35%
25%
17%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Iqaluit in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Iqaluit in january.
The climate of Iqaluit in january is very bad
In january in Iqaluit, the climate is quite dry (with 0.6in of rainfall over 0 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 1in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is icy in that area the month of january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. The high seasonal norm is -4°F. The seasonal minimum is -9°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Iqaluit is -7°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Iqaluit in the month of january with a maximum record of 34°F in 2021 and a minimum record of -41°F in 2020.
In january in Iqaluit, the days on average last 05:36. The sun rises at 08:56 and sunset is at 14:32.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Iqaluit in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | -7°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | -4°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | -9°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 34°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -41°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | -25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.3in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 131.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.86km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 71% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 14:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:36 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Iqaluit in january 2025:
25°F to 29°F
7°F to 22°F
16°F to 25°F
14°F to 25°F
11°F to 18°F
7°F to 9°F
2°F to 4°F
4°F to 7°F
-7°F to -0°F
-0°F to 4°F
-0°F to 2°F
2°F to 4°F
-20°F to -14°F
-18°F to -5°F
-23°F to -9°F
-2°F to -0°F
-0°F to 2°F
-0°F to 5°F
-2°F to 7°F
-16°F to 5°F
-16°F to -4°F
-5°F to -4°F
-20°F to -2°F
-16°F to -4°F
-18°F to -0°F
-5°F to 4°F
-4°F to -0°F
-9°F to 9°F
14°F to 16°F
-7°F to 2°F
-7°F to -4°F
Map: other cities in Canada in january
Cities near Iqaluit:
| Diana Island in january | very bad weather |
| Clyde River in january | very bad weather |
| Rankin Inlet in january | very bad weather |
| Labrador City in january | very bad weather |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay in january | very bad weather |
| Gjoa Haven in january | very bad weather |
| Churchill in january | very bad weather |
| Resolute (Nunavut) in january | very bad weather |
| Gros Morne National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Corner Brook in january | very bad weather |
| Twillingate in january | very bad weather |
| Bathurst in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Iqaluit
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Weather data for Iqaluit in january:
Weather data for Iqaluit for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Iqaluit. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Iqaluit can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Iqaluit.