Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
48°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Baffin Island
Canada · North America
Baffin Island is most comfortable during summer. Summers are cool and winters are cold. The wetter months are roughly June to October. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
-33°F to 53°F
Rain
6 days/mo
Sunshine
6.7 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Several days with snow or mixed precipitation.
32%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
8.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 38° and nights feel near 30°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldNight shading
Sea temperature
35°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
23%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 47°F, easing to about 45°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning43°F
Rain22%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday46°F
Rain25%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon47°F
Rain26%
Cloud84%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening45°F
Rain21%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
9 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026
Data & methodology