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° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 51° | 2,4 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
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 38 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 46°F (8°C) in St. John's with partly cloudy. It feels like 36°F. Today runs from 45°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is 4.7°F above the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in St. John's today at 8.7/10. Gusts to 38 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in St. John's right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:15 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 52° / 41°
Light drizzle · 18% rain · wind 12 mph
🌦️ 42° / 36°
Light drizzle · 17% rain · wind 16 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 | 1:15 AM (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 46°F (8°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 78% and wind is 18 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 1:15 AM.
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 October 27, 2026 at 1:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
