Crown Prince Frederik Island

Island Arctic island in Nunavut within Canadian Arctic Archipelago

Remote Arctic island in Nunavut, Crown Prince Frederik Island is visited mainly by researchers and expedition trips for polar landscapes and potential wildlife sightings.

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Crown Prince Frederik Island
70.0344, -86.8332

How to Get to Crown Prince Frederik Island #

Crown Prince Frederik Island is in Nunavut and accessible only by chartered boat or aircraft during the short Arctic summer. Reaching it requires coordination with polar operators or Inuit communities and attention to permits and safety in remote conditions.

Best Time to Visit Crown Prince Frederik Island #

A remote Arctic island in Nunavut; access is seasonal and requires careful logistical planning with experienced operators.

Arctic summer
June-August · 0-10°C
Sea ice retreats and daylight is continuous-best time for boat approaches and wildlife viewing.

Weather & Climate near Crown Prince Frederik Island #

Climate

Crown Prince Frederik Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -34°C to 10°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
10°
Warmest Month
-34°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-31°
Feels Like Freezing
-31°C
Temperature
-34° -28°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -28°C and lows of -34°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.

Comfort

-31°
Feels Like Freezing
-31°C
Temperature
-34° -28°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -32°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-28°
Feels Like Freezing
-28°C
Temperature
-32° -25°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -23°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-20°
Feels Like Freezing
-20°C
Temperature
-23° -16°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 41 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° -8°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-21°
Feels Like Freezing
-21°C
Temperature
-24° -18°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -24°C and lows of -30°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

-27°
Feels Like Freezing
-27°C
Temperature
-30° -24°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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