Moodie Island

Island

Remote island off Nunavut's eastern coast, visited mainly by expeditioners for Arctic landscapes, seasonal sea ice and wildlife observation; access is by charter or community boats.

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Moodie Island essentials

Address: Moodie Island, Nunavut, Canada
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Moodie Island

Remote Arctic island accessible only in summer and only by expedition operators.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
Jun-Aug · 0-10°C (32-50°F)
Sea-ice minimum and the primary window for small-boat or charter access.

Weather & Climate near Moodie Island

Climate

Moodie Island'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 8°C. Moderate rainfall (676 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 11 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
8°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -27° - -20° -33° 32 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
February - -28° - -20° -35° 29 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
March - -25° - -16° -31° 26 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
April - -18° - -9° -22° 33 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
May - -9° - -2° -12° 43 mm - - 4.9 m/s - -
June - -2° - 3° -4° 61 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
July - 2° - 8° 2° 94 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
August - 2° - 8° 2° 104 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
September - -2° - 2° -5° 96 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
October - -7° - -3° -11° 72 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -
November - -14° - -9° -19° 52 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
December - -22° - -15° -28° 34 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Moodie Island

Access is by chartered boat or plane from regional Nunavut hubs; there are no regular services or facilities. Travel must be arranged through polar operators.