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Makkovik
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Makkovik

Makkovik is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 377 (2016). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now4°C
Best timeFeb · Jul–Aug
Population377
Local time07:45
55.09° N, 59.18° WElevation 6 mUTC−3 · Atlantic Daylight Time
The year in Makkovikweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec25October
October: high / low5° / 1°
Rain this month102mm
Sea this month4°
Best timeFeb · Jul–Aug

Best: Feb · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Makkovik at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Jul–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-19°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

106 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

70 mm of rain

Warmest sea7°C

August

Weather in Makkovik

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
4°C

Partly cloudy · wind 19 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct7°0°
Sun25 Oct8°-2°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct8°1°
Tue27 Oct1°-2°5.5 mm
Wed28 Oct1°-4°
Thu29 Oct2°-2°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct3°0°3.5 mm
Sat31 Oct0°-3°1 mm
Sun1 Nov3°-2°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov-3°-6°

When to go to Makkovik

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score212618221516324420251714
High-13°-12°-7°-1°4°9°13°14°10°5°-1°-7°
Low-19°-19°-14°-7°-2°3°7°8°5°1°-5°-13°
Rain (mm)1059591817010011510710510293106
Wet days121013111413141214101416
Sea-1°-1°-1°-1°-1°1°5°7°5°4°2°0°

What's on in Makkovik

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Makkovik

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

PergolaViewpoints
0.6 km
Makkovik Hill LookoutViewpoints
0.8 km

Nature around Makkovik

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Makkovik

Eclipses and meteor showers

Makkovik from above

Getting to Makkovik

Goose Bay AirportYYR
213 km
MakkovikPostville · Rigolet
0.5 km

Places with a climate like Makkovik

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Makkovik?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makkovik.
What is the hottest month in Makkovik?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Makkovik?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -13°C and lows of -19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makkovik?
December is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Makkovik?
The sea is warmest in August at about 7°C and coolest in March at about -1°C.