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When to come to Churchill depends entirely on what you want to see — belugas, polar bears and the northern lights each have their own season. Here's the year, month by month: weather, what's on, prices and crowds. There's no road in, so plan around the twice-weekly train or a flight.
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January
The heart of aurora season — long, dark, clear nights under the auroral oval. Brutally cold; come dressed for −30 and it rewards you.
Weather
Deep winter; around −25 °C, often −35 °C or colder. Bay frozen.
Prices
low
Crowds
quiet
This is the usual pattern of past years, not a forecast. Wildlife and weather shift year to year — belugas and bears follow the ice, and the aurora is never guaranteed. Check current conditions and book tours and the train well ahead.