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

Curious about the October weather in St. John's? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, St. John's typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

St. John's in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 122 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit St. John's. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 116 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36%  

Where to go in Canada in October

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

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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 St. John's in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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