Mill Island (Nunavut) at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Mill Island (Nunavut)
Remote Arctic island with very limited access; best reached in summer when sea and weather permit.
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · ~0-10°C (32-50°F) in high Arctic
Sea ice at its minimum; short window for boat or floatplane access.
Weather & Climate near Mill Island (Nunavut)
Climate
Mill Island (Nunavut)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -28°C to 12°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 8
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
12°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -28° - -22° | -36° | 14 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -28° - -23° | -37° | 14 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -24° - -19° | -32° | 15 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -16° - -10° | -22° | 25 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -7° - -2° | -11° | 22 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 1° - 6° | -1° | 21 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 5° - 12° | 6° | 33 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 5° - 10° | 4° | 42 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 1° - 4° | -2° | 36 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -5° - -2° | -10° | 37 mm | - | - | 6.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -14° - -9° | -20° | 35 mm | - | - | 6.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -22° - -17° | -30° | 20 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Mill Island (Nunavut)
Access requires an expedition vessel or chartered aircraft from larger Nunavut hubs (Iqaluit or Rankin Inlet). There are no regular transport services or visitor facilities; travel must be arranged through polar expedition operators.
