August · Canada
Best time to visit St. John's in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in St. John's in August
Average temperature 17°C, 88 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.4/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 88 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in St. John's scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 88 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
St John's colourful row houses and harbour sit at the edge of the North Atlantic in Newfoundland.
August in St. John's: strong conditions, 2nd of 12
August averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 88 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in St. John's in August?
- In August, St. John's averages 17°C, 88 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit St. John's?
- August earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in St. John's in August?
- Expect about 88 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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