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The best time to visit St. John's

Month-by-month climate averages for St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit St. John's is usually July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.

St. John's is warmest in July (highs near 21°C) and coldest in February (lows around -6°C), with roughly 1602 mm of precipitation across the year and November the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is July, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, April and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live St. John's forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

St. John's weather by month

what to expect in St. John's through the year

Here is St. John's's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to St. John's by season.

Jan
-4°
Cold
Feb
-1°
-6°
Cold
Mar
-3°
Cold
Apr
-1°
Cold
May
Cool
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
21°
15°
Mild
Aug
20°
14°
Mild
Sep
17°
12°
Mild
Oct
12°
Cool
Nov
Cold
Wettest
Dec
-1°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit St. John's?
The most comfortable time to visit St. John's is usually July, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest November rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in St. John's?
July is the warmest month in St. John's, averaging highs near 21°C.
What is the coldest month in St. John's?
February is the coldest month in St. John's, with lows around -6°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, April and December.
When is the rainy season in St. John's?
The wettest month in St. John's is usually November, out of roughly 1602 mm of precipitation across the year.

St. John's month by month