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Weather in August in Newfoundland and Labrador

Planning a journey to Newfoundland and Labrador this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Newfoundland and Labrador in August?

Newfoundland and Labrador is a region in Canada. August in Newfoundland and Labrador generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Battle Harbour at 15°C and warm in Grand Falls -Windsor at 23°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Grand Falls -Windsor and 10°C in Battle Harbour. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in St. John's with an average of 86 mm to high rainfall in Cow Head with 145 mm.

Average sunshine

The city St. John's usually sees around 206 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Newfoundland and Labrador for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Newfoundland and Labrador climate page.

Where to go in Newfoundland and Labrador in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Newfoundland and Labrador on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador?

St. John's

In August St. John's generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

St. John's
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<<   July July
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19°C 
12°C 
216 hours 
84 mm 
12 days 
20°C 
13°C 
206 hours 
86 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
10°C 
170 hours 
103 mm 
14 days 
Climate in St. John's

Bonavista

In August Bonavista generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Bonavista
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<<   July July
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17°C 
12°C 
99 mm 
11 days 
19°C 
14°C 
95 mm 
13 days 
16°C 
11°C 
123 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Bonavista

Trinity

In August Trinity generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Trinity
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<<   July July
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20°C 
12°C 
94 mm 
11 days 
20°C 
14°C 
93 mm 
12 days 
17°C 
10°C 
116 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Trinity

Corner Brook

In August Corner Brook generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Corner Brook
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<<   July July
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20°C 
11°C 
110 mm 
14 days 
21°C 
13°C 
125 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
9°C 
130 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Corner Brook

Gander

In August Gander generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Gander
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<<   July July
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23°C 
12°C 
94 mm 
14 days 
23°C 
13°C 
97 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
9°C 
109 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Gander

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Is August the best time to visit Newfoundland and Labrador?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Newfoundland and Labrador with overall perfect weather in St. John's. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, August provides perfect weather in St. John's. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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