What’s the climate like in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The current climate of Newfoundland and Labrador features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of 0°C. The average yearly temperature is around 10°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Newfoundland and Labrador in recent years was 30°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in January 2014.
On average, Newfoundland and Labrador gets 2283 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 151 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Newfoundland and Labrador?
The best time to visit Newfoundland and Labrador for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Newfoundland and Labrador.
Climate Table of Newfoundland and Labrador
The climate table of Newfoundland and Labrador shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -7 | -5 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 291 | 219 | 141 | 182 | 88 | 93 | 159 | 156 | 238 | 139 | 318 | 259 |
| Snow (cm) | 45 | 39 | 20 | 13 | 1,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 6,2 | 25 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 10°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in February
- Precipitation*: 2283 mm per year, averaging 190 mm per month
- Snowfall: 151 cm per year
- Driest months: 88 mm in May, 93 mm in June and 139 mm in October
- Wettest months: 318 mm in November, 291 mm in January and 259 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Newfoundland and Labrador
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Newfoundland and Labrador
This graph shows how much precipitation Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Newfoundland and Labrador
This graph shows how much snow Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Newfoundland and Labrador
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Newfoundland and Labrador
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Newfoundland and Labrador
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Newfoundland and Labrador
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Newfoundland and Labrador by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Newfoundland and Labrador. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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