If you plan to visit St. John's in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +52°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 122 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+75°F
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.
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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
Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +55°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 84% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +39°F.
Is St. John's warm or cold in October?
St. John's is typically chill in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +45°F.
Pack a jumper 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.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+52°F
+45°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+30°F
+16°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+75°F
+68°F
Rainfall
100 mm
122 mm
101 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
83%
83%
82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
2
1
0
Cloudy days
12
11
10
Rainy days
16
19
14
Snowy days
0
0
5
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F.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 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
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 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 wellies.
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
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 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
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+67°F
2 October
☁️
+59°F
3 October
☁️
+62°F
4 October
☁️
+58°F
5 October
☁️
+49°F
6 October
☁️
+58°F
7 October
🌫️
+56°F
8 October
🌫️
+54°F
9 October
🌫️
+53°F
10 October
🌫️
+54°F
11 October
🌫️
+59°F
12 October
🌫️
+57°F
13 October
🌫️
+56°F
14 October
🌫️
+57°F
15 October
☁️
+61°F
16 October
🌫️
+55°F
17 October
🌫️
+48°F
18 October
☁️
+50°F
19 October
☁️
+57°F
20 October
☁️
+60°F
21 October
🌧️
+57°F
22 October
🌫️
+65°F
23 October
🌧️
+55°F
24 October
🌧️
+44°F
25 October
☁️
+54°F
26 October
☁️
+56°F
27 October
☁️
+49°F
28 October
🌫️
+58°F
29 October
☁️
+55°F
30 October
☁️
+45°F
31 October
🌨️
+39°F
In October 2024 St. John's had 0 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +39°F. 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 the Years
This is how St. John's climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in St. John's in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+44°F) and the highest in 2022 (+52°F). 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.
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.
