Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park Camp - Ivvavik National Park

This remote territorial park, located off the Yukon coast near Ivvavik, offers basic camping facilities on Herschel Island. Guests can observe polar bears, beluga whales, and a diverse array of Arctic birds, experiencing the rich cultural history of the Inuvialuit and the stunning Arctic coastline.

Location
Ivvavik National Park, The Canadian Arctic, Canada, North America
Coordinates
69.580000, -138.900000
Website
https://yukon.ca/en/herschel-island-qikiqtaruk-territorial-park
Activities
budget_camp
Tank Filling
budget

Best Time to Visit Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park Camp

The best months to visit Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park Camp are February, March, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature -22.29°C, rainfall 20.5mm, sunshine 0.4 hrs, humidity 72.1%
  • February: Good, temperature -23.56°C, rainfall 9.6mm, sunshine 4.6 hrs, humidity 69.1%
  • March: Good, temperature -19.33°C, rainfall 11.9mm, sunshine 8.6 hrs, humidity 69.6%
  • April: Good, temperature -12.18°C, rainfall 14.5mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 72.9%
  • May: Good, temperature -2.19°C, rainfall 30mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 80.8%
  • June: Good, temperature 7.64°C, rainfall 54.8mm, sunshine 15.3 hrs, humidity 74.7%
  • July: Good, temperature 10.85°C, rainfall 84.1mm, sunshine 11.4 hrs, humidity 77.9%
  • August: Poor, temperature 7.28°C, rainfall 80.9mm, sunshine 7.7 hrs, humidity 84.6%
  • September: Poor, temperature 0.89°C, rainfall 53.9mm, sunshine 5.5 hrs, humidity 87.8%
  • October: Poor, temperature -8.34°C, rainfall 39.6mm, sunshine 3.7 hrs, humidity 82.7%
  • November: Poor, temperature -16.06°C, rainfall 34mm, sunshine 0.9 hrs, humidity 77.3%
  • December: Poor, temperature -20.15°C, rainfall 26mm, sunshine 0 hrs, humidity 74%

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