St. John's, Canada Weather

Canada 🇨🇦 · Local time 15:31
76°
Overcast Feels like 77° · High 76° / Low 63°
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
54%
4 Moderate
Updated 2 hours ago

St. John's hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 76°F (25°C) is about 8°F (4°C) above the typical August high of 68°F (20°C).

Now
4 PM
5 PM
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24%
7:53 PM
Sunset
8 PM
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12 AM
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2 AM
15%
3 AM
20%
4 AM
20%
5 AM
21%
6 AM
22%
6:12 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
15%
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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
77°
Wind
5 mph
NW · gusts 10 mph
Humidity
54%
Pressure
29.89 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
77% chance today

St. John's weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in St. John's looks sunny, with a high of 76° and an overnight low of 59°. Rain is unlikely (6% chance). Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).

High / Low
76° / 59°
Precipitation
6%
Sunrise / sunset
06:12 AM / 07:51 PM

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St. John's 14-day forecast

Today
Light rain shower
High 76° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 77%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Sunny
High 76° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Sunny
High 77° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Overcast
High 71° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 59%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Overcast
High 68° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 38%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Fog
High 68° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 37%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 59° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 47%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 60° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Partly Cloudy
High 60° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Overcast
High 57° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 51%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 56° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Sunny
High 58° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Sunny
High 63° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 54° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 57%

About the weather in St. John's

St. John's spends most of the year cold. August, the warmest month, averages 68°F (20°C) by day - a figure many cities in our dataset pass in early spring - while February holds at 33°F (0°C) with 158 wet days a year across the whole calendar.

St. John's weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: August - highs near 68°F (20°C)
  • Coldest month: February - highs near 33°F (0°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 83°F (28°C) high · 2°F (-16°C) low
  • Wettest month: January (16 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (9.0 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid continental
  • Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 6°C
  • Snow: about 42 days a year
  • Months with freezing average lows: 5
  • Average humidity: 82%

Temperatures through the year

February is the coolest month, with highs of 33°F (0°C) and lows near 21°F (-6°C). August is the warm end of the year, averaging 68°F (20°C) by day and 58°F (14°C) overnight. Precipitation concentrates in January - 6.1 inches (156 mm) on 16 days - and thins out by July.

Rain, sun and snow

Snow falls on roughly 42 days a year, mostly November through May. Sunshine averages 6.3 hours a day over the year - duller than almost anywhere else we cover, peaking in July at 9.0 hours. Relative humidity averages 82% across the year, more humid than 92% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Days and nights are about 6°C apart on average - narrower than all but 8% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 83°F (28°C) and bottoms at 2°F (-16°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring runs cold here - highs near 41°F (5°C), nights near 30°F (-1°C), and rain falls on around 40 of the 90 days, plus about 13 snowy days.

Summer (June through August)

Summer runs cool rather than cold here - highs near 64°F (18°C), nights near 53°F (11°C), and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days.

Fall (September through November)

Fall is chilly here - highs near 53°F (12°C), nights near 44°F (7°C), and rain falls on around 39 of the 90 days, plus about 3 snowy days.

Winter (December through February)

Winter brings deep cold here - highs near 34°F (1°C), nights near 24°F (-4°C), and rain falls on around 44 of the 90 days, plus about 26 snowy days. Wind sharpens cold like this considerably; pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge exposed conditions.

Average temperatures in St. John's by month

Monthly averages for St. John's based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 33° 23° 16 6.1 in 3.9 h/day 81%
February 33° 21° 14 5.0 in 4.8 h/day 77%
March 35° 24° 14 5.0 in 6.5 h/day 79%
April 41° 31° 14 4.8 in 6.6 h/day 82%
May 49° 36° 12 3.6 in 8.6 h/day 82%
June 58° 46° 13 4.2 in 7.8 h/day 85%
July 66° 54° 12 3.6 in 9.0 h/day 86%
August 68° 58° 11 3.7 in 8.9 h/day 83%
September 62° 52° 12 4.7 in 7.2 h/day 82%
October 53° 44° 12 3.9 in 5.6 h/day 81%
November 45° 36° 14 6.1 in 3.9 h/day 81%
December 37° 28° 14 5.0 in 3.2 h/day 80%

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Common questions

Is St. John's warmer or cooler than most cities?
Its 43°F (6°C) annual average is cooler than 98% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
What is the best month to go to St. John's?
June to October is the sweet spot for St. John's - these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Expect 61°F (16°C) in the afternoon and around 12 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in June.
Does it snow in St. John's?
Yes - about 42 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through May.
What should I pack for St. John's?
It depends on the month: August runs to 68°F (20°C) while February holds at 33°F (0°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
Which month is warmest in St. John's?
August, averaging 68°F (20°C) by day and 58°F (14°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 83°F (28°C).
Which month is coolest in St. John's?
February, with highs of 33°F (0°C) and lows near 21°F (-6°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 2°F (-16°C).
When does it rain most in St. John's?
January, at 6.1 inches (156 mm) over about 16 days. July is the driest month, at 3.6 inches (90 mm).
How many rainy days does St. John's get in a year?
About 158 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 55.7 inches (1414 mm). That works out at roughly 8.9 mm on an average wet day.