August verdict

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in August

Weather score36Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 119mm, so some wet days are possible.

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Canada travel weather guide
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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

119mm

Sun

6h

Sea

14°C

Weather score

36

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 119mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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August20°C average high

August is one of St. John's' hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August119mm average rain

August sits near St. John's' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsMay to July

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August6 hours average sun

August is brighter than St. John's' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August14°C average sea

August is one of St. John's' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August36 weather score

August scores above St. John's' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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