Salisbury Island (Nunavut)Salisbury Island (Nunavut) at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Salisbury Island (Nunavut)
Best visited in the short Arctic summer (June-August) when sea ice retreats and access is most feasible.
Summer (best access)
June-August · approx. 0°C to 10°C
Short Arctic summer with the mildest conditions and sea-ice retreat making landing and boat access most feasible.
Spring / Autumn (variable)
April-May, September-October · approx. -15°C to 5°C
Cold, changeable conditions with lingering ice; travel can be possible but more uncertain and weather-dependent.
Winter (not recommended)
November-March · approx. -40°C to -15°C
Long, very cold polar winter with extensive sea ice and extremely limited access.
Weather & Climate near Salisbury Island (Nunavut)
Climate
Salisbury 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 -29°C to 12°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 8
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
12°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -28° - -23° | -37° | 19 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -29° - -23° | -37° | 18 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -26° - -19° | -33° | 19 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -17° - -11° | -23° | 29 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -8° - -3° | -12° | 27 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -1° - 5° | -2° | 25 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 5° - 12° | 6° | 38 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 4° - 10° | 4° | 49 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 0° - 3° | -3° | 46 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -6° - -3° | -12° | 43 mm | - | - | 6.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -15° - -10° | -21° | 45 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -23° - -18° | -31° | 26 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |