St. John's
City in Canada
St. John's is located in Canada, about 1,769 km from the capital, Ottawa. With a population of about 110,500 people as of 2021, the city is known for landmarks such as Signal Hill and Cape Spear.
What to see
The city features two prominent historical sites. Signal Hill is located within the city, while Cape Spear is nearby.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs around 18 °C to 19 °C and lows of 12 °C to 14 °C. Rain is consistent throughout the year, with about 14 to 16 rainy days each month. Winter months from January to March are cold, with daily highs between -1 °C and 1 °C and lows reaching -7 °C. Precipitation is highest in December at 175 mm.
Getting there
St. John's is served by St. John's International Airport, which is located 7 km from the city.
Top sights in St. John's
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 19 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -7 | -4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 155 | 139 | 151 | 128 | 107 | 101 | 98 | 102 | 134 | 166 | 165 | 175 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for St. John's (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.