Best time to visit Churchill

Go inJuly and October–November

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Reached only by plane or a two-day train ride.

Churchill month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	-22°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Poor	-21°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Poor	-14°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Poor	-5°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Poor	3°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Mixed	12°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Good	18°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Beluga whales
August	Mixed	17°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Beluga whales
September	Poor	9°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Good	1°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Polar bears
November	Good	-10°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Polar bears
December	Poor	-18°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–

Flights to Churchill are usually cheapest in January–June and October. Highs only reach about -22°C in January–May and October.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August and November, so book early.
Daytime highs stay around or below freezing in November–April.

Churchill has a polar bear ‘jail’ for bears that wander into town.

When is the best time to visit Churchill?

The best time to visit Churchill is July and October–November. Reached only by plane or a two-day train ride.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Churchill?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–June and October, when demand is lowest.

When is Churchill busiest?

Churchill is busiest in July–August and November.

What is the weather like in Churchill?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C, and January the coolest at -22°C. The wettest period is July–September.