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Saint John Weather in August

Saint John in August

The short of it: Saint John in August averages a high of 24 °C (74 °F) and a low of 14 °C (56 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 5 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 14° · rain 64 mm · daylight 14 h 5 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Saint John an average August high of 24°, a low of 14° and some 64 mm of rain. No month in Saint John runs warmer: highs about 24°. It is the driest month of the year, only 64 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 14 h 5 min in mid-August, 74 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Saint John runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Uptown Saint John, 0 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Saint John, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 16 mm less rain
Versus September
4° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 5 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Uptown Saint JohnNew Brunswick0 km NW24°14°64 mm
South EndNew Brunswick0 km SSE24°14°64 mm
IndiantownNew Brunswick2 km WNW24°14°64 mm
North EndNew Brunswick2 km W24°14°64 mm
Saint John WestNew Brunswick2 km SW24°14°64 mm
Saint John EastNew Brunswick2 km NNE24°13°65 mm
Fundy HeightsNew Brunswick2 km SSW24°14°64 mm
Westmorland HeightsNew Brunswick3 km NNE23°13°63 mm

The Almanac · Saint John Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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No month in Saint John runs warmer: highs about 24°. It is the driest month of the year, only 64 mm of rain.

Climate of Saint John by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-12°117 mm17 km/h9 h 6 min✦
February-1°-11°88 mm17 km/h10 h 20 min✦
March3°-6°113 mm17 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°101 mm16 km/h13 h 27 min✦
May16°5°110 mm14 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦
June20°10°101 mm13 km/h15 h 38 min✦✦✦
July23°13°80 mm12 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August24°14°64 mm12 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
September20°10°104 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°134 mm15 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November7°-1°130 mm16 km/h9 h 27 min✦
December1°-7°133 mm17 km/h8 h 45 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saint John in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saint John in August?

Days average 24 °C (74 °F) and nights 14 °C (56 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. No month in Saint John runs warmer: highs about 24°. It is the driest month of the year, only 64 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Saint John?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Saint John in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 5 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 45 min in December to 15 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Saint John in August?

Hardly — August nights average 14 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Saint John in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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