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

Wondering what the weather is like in St. John's during August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in St. John's is usually perfect in August, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is part of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

St. John's in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 206 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized St. John's climate page with graphs.

 

St. John's, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 206 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in Canada in August

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to St. John's, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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