October · Canada
Best time to visit St. John's in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in St. John's in October
Average temperature 10°C, 83 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in St. John's scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 83 mm of rain, and roughly 1 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.
October in St. John's: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 10°C (51°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in St. John's — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in St. John's in October?
- In October, St. John's averages 10°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is October a good time to visit St. John's?
- October earns a 5.5/10 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 October?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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