Tukarak IslandTukarak Island at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Tukarak Island
Best visited in the short Arctic summer when sea ice retreats and access by boat is most practical.
Arctic Summer
June-August · 0-8°C (32-46°F)
Best window for vessel access and wildlife observation; near-constant daylight in high summer.
Weather & Climate near Tukarak Island
Climate
Tukarak Island's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -26°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (535 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 11
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
16°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -24° - -19° | -33° | 20 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -26° - -20° | -34° | 19 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -21° - -14° | -27° | 16 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -11° - -5° | -15° | 18 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -2° - 4° | -4° | 32 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 4° - 11° | 4° | 48 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 66 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 15° | 12° | 73 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 10° | 4° | 80 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 0° - 4° | -3° | 71 mm | - | - | 6.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -6° - -3° | -12° | 57 mm | - | - | 6.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -16° - -12° | -24° | 35 mm | - | - | 6.7 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Tukarak Island
Accessible only by sea or specialized air charters during the brief Arctic summer. Travel is generally organized from larger Nunavut communities or research vessels.
Tips for Visiting Tukarak Island
- Prepare for self-sufficiency - there are no facilities and weather can change rapidly.
- Check with Inuit land use authorities for any landing restrictions and local hunting seasons.
- Bring gear for tide and ice changes; landing spots can be slippery and change year to year.