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Buckingham Island

Island

Buckingham Island lies in Nunavut's high Arctic with no permanent population; access is limited to scientific teams and specialized Arctic voyages rather than conventional tourism.

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Buckingham Island essentials

Country: Canada
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: French, English

Buckingham Island at a Glance

When to Go

Weather & Climate near Buckingham Island

Climate

Buckingham Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -39°C to 8°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
8°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -39° - -32° -48° 3 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
February - -39° - -32° -49° 2 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
March - -37° - -30° -46° 4 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
April - -29° - -21° -35° 4 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
May - -15° - -9° -20° 11 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
June - -3° - 2° -5° 14 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
July - 2° - 8° 1° 25 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
August - -1° - 4° -3° 33 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
September - -8° - -3° -11° 23 mm - - 4.5 m/s - -
October - -20° - -14° -25° 16 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
November - -30° - -23° -37° 7 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
December - -35° - -28° -44° 3 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -