Churchill & the polar bears
Polar bears wandering the tundra edge waiting for the bay to freeze, a buggy that puts you at eye level with them, and a town that leaves its cars unlocked in case someone needs to hide.
The best time to visit Churchill & the polar bears is Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 3°C (37°F). Local time there is 11:32 (UTC-5).
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The year at a glance
October · high 4°C · rain 51mm · 10.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -20°C-4°F | 15mm0.6in | 7.0h7.0h | |
| February | -23°C-9°F | 9mm0.4in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| March | -14°C7°F | 18mm0.7in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| April | -6°C22°F | 19mm0.7in | 14.3h14.3h | |
| May | 4°C39°F | 48mm1.9in | 16.8h16.8h | |
| June | 13°C55°F | 59mm2.3in | 18.4h18.4h | |
| July | 18°C64°F | 85mm3.3in | 17.7h17.7h | |
| August | 17°C63°F | 92mm3.6in | 15.4h15.4h | |
| September | 12°C54°F | 70mm2.8in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| October | 4°C39°F | 51mm2.0in | 10.1h10.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | -7°C19°F | 43mm1.7in | 7.6h7.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | -16°C4°F | 23mm0.9in | 6.3h6.3h |
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- Language
- English, French
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Churchill & the polar bears?
The best time to visit Churchill & the polar bears is Oct–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 3°C (37°F).
How warm does Churchill & the polar bears get?
Typical daytime highs in Churchill & the polar bears are Mar–May -5°C (23°F), Jun–Aug 16°C (60°F), Sep–Nov 3°C (37°F), Dec–Feb -19°C (-3°F).
Is Churchill & the polar bears expensive?
On the ground, Churchill & the polar bears is steep.
What sort of trip is Churchill & the polar bears good for?
Churchill & the polar bears is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, ski and snow holidays, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Churchill & the polar bears?
The wettest month in Churchill & the polar bears is August at 92mm (3.6in), the driest February at 9mm (0.4in), with a monthly average of 44mm (1.7in).
What plug do I need for Churchill & the polar bears?
Churchill & the polar bears uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
