St. John's Travel Guide
St. John's travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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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 35°F (2°C) in St. John's with clear. It feels like 24°F. Today runs from 33°F to 38°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 38°F is 15.5°F below the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in St. John's today at 9.6/10. Gusts to 40 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 33°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
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Map of St. John's
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Coordinates: 47°33′41.4″N 52°42′45.4″W (47.5615, -52.7126)
Weather in St. John's right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:50 AM, Oct 29 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 52° / 38°
Showers · 57% rain · wind 18 mph
🌦️ 40° / 34°
Light drizzle · 15% rain · wind 19 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 | 12:50 AM (UTC-02:30) |
| Best months | July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 40 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 35°F (2°C) with clear. Humidity is 66% and wind is 15 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 12:50 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 29, 2026 at 12:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
