Due to its northerly, coastal location, St. John’s is characterized by cool summers and mild winters.
The best weather is from July to September, when average highs range from 21-16°C (70-61°F) and there is less rainfall. Due to the pleasant climate, this is the most popular time to visit, which in turns sees prices for flights to St. John’s and accommodation rise.
The summer season is by far the busiest, and kicks-off with Canada’s Big Birthday Bash, running from 30 June to 1 July, with musical and theatrical entertainment taking place alongside barbecues, buskers, and fireworks. The entertainment recommences three days later as the city is serenaded by the Music at Harbourside Lunchtime Concert Series. Held every Friday at 12:30 p.m., the series runs until the middle of September, and showcases the best of local talent.
Temperatures can get as low as -9°C (16°F) in February and it has been known to plummet to -24C (-11°F). The cold weather can be off putting for some tourists but if you don’t mind wrapping up in warm clothes this can be a great time to visit and look for cheap flights to St. John’s.
YYT Temperature | -5 - 16 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to St. John's, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
St. John’s is easily navigable on foot, but the city is also served by the wide-reaching bus service, Metrobus. An M-Card is worth purchasing if you plan to make frequent use of the service.
The city is served by St. John’s International Airport (YYT), with flights operating to major Canadian cities including Ottawa and Toronto, as well as international spots such as Heathrow and Newark. Car rental is available on site, as are private hire taxis. Note: there is no public transport connection.