Newfoundland and Labrador weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Like most weather services, we show Newfoundland and Labrador at one spot: St. John's, its largest city. At 8:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 3°C (38°F). Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 80%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–SepOff season Nov–May
About St. John's weather
Is it raining in St. John's right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 3° right now. Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in St. John's this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 3–11° and lows of -1–3°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in St. John's lately?
In the past 7 days, St. John's had 3 rainy days and 14.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for St. John's?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Newfoundland and Labrador weather by month
When is the best time to visit Newfoundland and Labrador?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Newfoundland and Labrador is Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (31°F) in February to 18°C (64°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Newfoundland and Labrador?
December is the wettest month, with about 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 86 mm (3.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Newfoundland and Labrador?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (31°F) and lows of -4°C (24°F).
Does Newfoundland and Labrador have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 140 mm (5.5 in).
How warm is the sea in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C (59°F) and coolest in February at about 0°C (32°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for St. John's), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Newfoundland and Labrador
Weather can differ a lot within Newfoundland and Labrador: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | Jul–Sep | None | 0–18°C | 1,301 mm |
| Conception Bay South | Jul–Sep | None | -1–20°C | 1,322 mm |
| East End | Jul–Sep | None | 0–18°C | 1,301 mm |
| West End | Jul–Sep | None | 0–18°C | 1,301 mm |
| Paradise | Jul–Sep | None | -1–20°C | 1,322 mm |
| Mount Pearl | Jul–Sep | None | 0–18°C | 1,301 mm |
| Central St. John's | Jul–Sep | None | 0–18°C | 1,301 mm |
| Corner Brook | Jun–Aug | None | -4–20°C | 1,299 mm |