Climate of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Area-weighted average across Newfoundland and Labrador. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Newfoundland and Labrador, a subdivision of Canada, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -16.8°C / 1.8°F in January to 12.9°C / 55.2°F in July, with rainfall from 64 mm / 2.5 in to 105 mm / 4.1 in depending on the season (1012 mm / 39.8 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -16.8°C1.8°F | 81 mm3.2″ | Snowy |
| February | -16.1°C3°F | 69 mm2.7″ | Snowy |
| March | -10.7°C12.7°F | 73 mm2.9″ | Snowy |
| April | -3.8°C25.2°F | 64 mm2.5″ | Snowy |
| May | 2.6°C36.7°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 8.9°C48°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| July | 12.9°C55.2°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| August | 12.3°C54.1°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| September | 7.6°C45.7°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| October | 1.5°C34.7°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Snowy |
| November | -4.8°C23.4°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Snowy |
| December | -12.6°C9.3°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Newfoundland and Labrador?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 12.9°C / 55.2°F, and the driest is April at 64 mm / 2.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Newfoundland and Labrador?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -16.8°C / 1.8°F in January to 12.9°C / 55.2°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1012 mm / 39.8 in, with the wettest month being July (105 mm / 4.1 in) and the driest April (64 mm / 2.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The hottest month in Newfoundland and Labrador is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 12.9°C / 55.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The coldest month in Newfoundland and Labrador is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -16.8°C / 1.8°F.
When does it rain most in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The wettest month in Newfoundland and Labrador is July, averaging about 105 mm / 4.1 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 64 mm / 2.5 in.