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St. John's in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for St. John's in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in St. John's in October 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
St. John's in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +11°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 19 rainy days with an average precipitation of 122 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
122 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: St. John's has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in St. John's in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in St. John's for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +13°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +20°C during the day and a minimum of +1°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 84% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +4°C.

Is St. John's warm or cold in October?

St. John's is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +7°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in St. John's:

Climate in St. John's in October

St. John's weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+16°C+11°C+7°C
Min. temperature
+2°C-1°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+24°C+20°C
Rainfall
100 mm122 mm101 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
83%83%82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
210
Cloudy days
121110
Rainy days
161914
Snowy days
005

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 100 mm to 122 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 5 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in September to 1 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in St. John's in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in St. John's is gradually decreasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in St. John's based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 150 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in St. John's, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
St. John's wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 20% chance of precipitation and 126 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 37 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in St. John's based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in October is 3%, for a monthly total of around 1 mm.

Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last October in St. John's?

This is the weather in St. John's in October 2024:
1 October
☁️
+20°C
2 October
☁️
+15°C
3 October
☁️
+16°C
4 October
☁️
+14°C
5 October
☁️
+10°C
6 October
☁️
+14°C
7 October
🌫️
+14°C
8 October
🌫️
+12°C
9 October
🌫️
+12°C
10 October
🌫️
+12°C
11 October
🌫️
+15°C
12 October
🌫️
+14°C
13 October
🌫️
+13°C
14 October
🌫️
+14°C
15 October
☁️
+16°C
16 October
🌫️
+13°C
17 October
🌫️
+9°C
18 October
☁️
+10°C
19 October
☁️
+14°C
20 October
☁️
+16°C
21 October
🌧️
+14°C
22 October
🌫️
+18°C
23 October
🌧️
+13°C
24 October
🌧️
+7°C
25 October
☁️
+12°C
26 October
☁️
+13°C
27 October
☁️
+9°C
28 October
🌫️
+14°C
29 October
☁️
+13°C
30 October
☁️
+7°C
31 October
🌨️
+4°C
In October 2024 St. John's had 0 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?

Climate Change over Years

This is how St. John's climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in St. John's in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+7°C) and the highest in 2022 (+11°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 563 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 7230 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in St. John's in October:

Is October a good time to visit St. John's?

It’s always a good time to visit St. John's, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in St. John's in October?

Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is St. John's rainy in October?

St. John's is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in St. John's in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in St. John's in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in St. John's

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in St. John's, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.