Newfoundland and Labrador has a cold continental climate with warm summers and freezing winters.
Newfoundland and Labrador has an average annual temperature of 3.5°C across all 8 cities, with approximately 1207 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 88%. Temperatures peak in August and drop to their lowest in February, while rainfall is highest during autumn months.
The warmest city is Gander with average July highs of 21.9°C, while Labrador City is the coldest with average January lows of -29.5°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating cold and damp conditions. These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ⛅ | -4.1°C | -7.3°C | -10.6°C | 13.7°C | -48.7°C | 92% | 104 | 3.1 | 1.00 |
| February | ⛅ | -4.1°C | -7.6°C | -11.0°C | 11.7°C | -48.6°C | 92% | 90 | 3.1 | 1.80 |
| March | ⛅ | -1.1°C | -4.4°C | -7.7°C | 17.1°C | -43.7°C | 90% | 95 | 2.9 | 2.90 |
| April | ⛅ | 3.8°C | 0.5°C | -2.8°C | 23.2°C | -36.8°C | 87% | 87 | 2.6 | 4.00 |
| May | ⛅ | 9.0°C | 5.2°C | 1.4°C | 28.1°C | -17.3°C | 86% | 87 | 2.1 | 4.80 |
| June | ⛅ | 14.2°C | 10.2°C | 6.2°C | 30.1°C | -5.1°C | 85% | 95 | 2.0 | 5.10 |
| July | ⛅ | 18.7°C | 14.9°C | 11.0°C | 31.0°C | 0.1°C | 86% | 102 | 1.8 | 5.00 |
| August | ⛅ | 19.0°C | 15.4°C | 11.8°C | 30.5°C | -2.1°C | 86% | 100 | 2.0 | 4.40 |
| September | ⛅ | 15.1°C | 11.7°C | 8.2°C | 28.2°C | -7.1°C | 86% | 107 | 2.3 | 3.30 |
| October | ⛅ | 9.3°C | 6.4°C | 3.4°C | 23.8°C | -21.4°C | 88% | 115 | 2.6 | 2.10 |
| November | ⛅ | 3.5°C | 0.9°C | -1.8°C | 17.8°C | -34.5°C | 89% | 115 | 2.8 | 1.10 |
| December | ⛅ | -1.5°C | -4.2°C | -7.0°C | 15.3°C | -45.8°C | 91% | 111 | 3.0 | 0.80 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 8 cities in Newfoundland and Labrador
🧥 Pack heavy layers and prepare for snow — this is a Severe Winter destination.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 8 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in August, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns make summer ideal for outdoor activities, while winters bring freezing conditions and heavy snowfall.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 92% in February · annual avg 88%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Newfoundland and Labrador's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. 2024 was the warmest year overall and 1992 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 5.3°C), while the coldest year was 1992 (avg: 1.8°C).
Averaged across all 8 cities in Newfoundland and Labrador · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 8 cities in Newfoundland and Labrador · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 8 cities in Newfoundland and Labrador for each year.
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 7.8°C | 4.5°C | 1.1°C | 30.5°C | -40.8°C | 1165 | 88% | 2.4 m/s |
2024 🔥 | 8.4°C | 5.3°C | 2.1°C | 30.1°C | -41.2°C | 1209 | 89% | 2.4 m/s |
2023 | 7.4°C | 4.3°C | 1.1°C | 30.4°C | -46.0°C | 1110 | 89% | 2.4 m/s |
2022 | 8.1°C | 4.7°C | 1.3°C | 29.0°C | -43.6°C | 1168 | 87% | 2.5 m/s |
2021 | 8.2°C | 4.9°C | 1.7°C | 30.0°C | -35.5°C | 1066 | 88% | 2.6 m/s |
2020 | 7.3°C | 3.9°C | 0.4°C | 29.8°C | -38.5°C | 1089 | 88% | 2.5 m/s |
2019 | 6.2°C | 3.0°C | -0.3°C | 30.1°C | -46.4°C | 1146 | 88% | 2.5 m/s |
2018 | 6.6°C | 3.2°C | -0.2°C | 28.5°C | -41.5°C | 1279 | 88% | 2.6 m/s |
2017 | 6.9°C | 3.6°C | 0.2°C | 28.5°C | -42.6°C | 1195 | 88% | 2.5 m/s |
2016 | 7.0°C | 3.6°C | 0.2°C | 27.2°C | -41.5°C | 1238 | 88% | 2.5 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
