Best Time to Visit St. John's
Best time to visit St. John's: July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit St. John's
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in St. John's month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 24° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 23° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 38° | 25° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 40° | 30° | 5,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 49° | 37° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 60° | 47° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 69° | 56° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 57° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 53° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 53° | 44° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 44° | 37° | 8,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 38° | 28° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 35 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
St. John's is a city in Newfoundland and Labrador. St. John's is known for Jellybean Row and Signal Hill. It has a population of about 110.000.
Right now it is 76°F (25°C) in St. John's with overcast. It feels like 81°F. Today runs from 66°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.9/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit St. John's is July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 8.8°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in St. John's today at 8.9/10. Visibility is down to 1,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in St. John's right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:14 PM, Aug 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 66° / 60°
Light showers · 47% rain · wind 10 mph
🌦️ 71° / 61°
Light showers · 46% rain · wind 10 mph
Quick facts about St. John's
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 47°33′41.4″N 52°42′45.4″W (47.5615, -52.7126) |
| Population | 110.000 |
| Known for | Jellybean Row and Signal Hill |
| Local time | 12:14 PM (UTC-02:30) |
| Best months | July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is St. John's?
St. John's is a city in Newfoundland and Labrador. Its coordinates are 47.5615, -52.7126. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in St. John's right now?
It is currently 76°F (25°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit St. John's?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in St. John's, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is St. John's in?
St. John's observes America/St_Johns (UTC-02:30). The local time is 12:14 PM.
How many people live in St. John's?
St. John's has a population of approximately 110.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 12:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
