Caniapiscau, Quebec, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Caniapiscau, Quebec, Canada? If you're planning to go to Caniapiscau, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Caniapiscau, Quebec, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in Caniapiscau, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Caniapiscau, Quebec, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Caniapiscau, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Caniapiscau, Quebec, Canada by month

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January

In January, Caniapiscau can be bitter cold and very snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the single digits below 0 F (10+ below zero C) range. At night, lows are in the 20+ below zero F (20+ below zero C). During your visit, you can expect extremely heavy snowfall. This is also a rainy time for Caniapiscau, with of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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February

February in Caniapiscau can be bitter cold and somewhat snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the single digits below 0 F (20+ below zero C) to single digits F (10+ below zero C), although night temperatures can dip into the 20+ below zero F (30+ below zero C).

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March

If you go to Caniapiscau in March, you will notice that it is unbearably cold and very snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

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April

April in Caniapiscau can be extremely cold and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains occasionally and snows about half of the time.

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May

In May, Caniapiscau is cold and somewhat snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). During your visit, you can expect heavy snowfall. This is also a rainy time for Caniapiscau, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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June

June here is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows sometimes.

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July

July in Caniapiscau is crisp and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about two thirds of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

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August

Traveling to Caniapiscau in August, you will notice that it is cool and very rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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September

If you visit Caniapiscau during September, you might find that it can be brisk, snowy and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time and snow 5-10 days this month.

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October

October in Caniapiscau is freezing and very snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 10 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. It also snows about two thirds of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

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November

November in Caniapiscau is beyond freezing and very snowy. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 20s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

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December

December is beyond freezing and very snowy. Temperatures average in the single digits F (10+ below zero C) during the day. It snows about two thirds of the time.

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