Best Time to Visit St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to St. John's.
St. John's does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 16.3°C / 61.3°F) and driest (July, 89 mm / 3.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February and April–September; the wetter half falls in March and October–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -4.7°C / 23.5°F in February to 16.3°C / 61.3°F in August, with rainfall from 89 mm / 3.5 in (July) to 154 mm / 6.1 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. St. John's's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 16.1°C61°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| August | 16.3°C61.3°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| June | 11.6°C52.9°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
No month at St. John's matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit St. John's?
St. John's doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~89 mm / 3.5 in) and August (warmest, 16.3°C / 61.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Canada's national average.
When is the rainy season in St. John's?
The rainy season at St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador runs through March and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 127 mm / 5 in. The wettest single month is October (154 mm / 6.1 in).
What is the driest month in St. John's?
The driest month in St. John's is July, averaging about 89 mm / 3.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.1°C / 61°F.
What months should I avoid visiting St. John's?
The least comfortable months for travel to St. John's — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 154 mm / 6.1 in in October, and the coldest month averages -4.7°C / 23.5°F.
Is St. John's climate different from Canada overall?
Yes, usually. Our St. John's figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Canada figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects St. John's specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.