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St. John's Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Monday at 12° · coldest night Saturday at -1°

The short of it: St. John's weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high 5 °C (41 °F), low 2 °C (35 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 6.7 mm (0.26 in). Notices: glass falling, frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 21:00 local time.

ST. JOHN'S, Sunday. — Those stepping out in St. John's this morning will find passing showers; the afternoon should top out near 5°, the night near 2°. That is 3° colder than St. John's usually sees in November, when highs average 7°. A brisk wind blows from the SE, gusting to 39 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 12°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 24 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in St. John's brings highs near 7°, lows of 1° and about 145 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -8°, and December the wettest with 167 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 38 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 121 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight rain5°-1°19 km/h0.1 mm
10 PMOvercast5°-1°19 km/h–
11 PMLight showers5°-1°18 km/h0.4 mm
12 AMLight rain5°-1°19 km/h0.8 mm
1 AMLight rain5°-1°20 km/h0.8 mm
2 AMOvercast5°0°19 km/h–
3 AMOvercast5°0°19 km/h0.1 mm
4 AMOvercast6°1°18 km/h0.1 mm
5 AMLight rain6°1°18 km/h1.0 mm
6 AMLight rain6°2°17 km/h0.9 mm
7 AMLight rain7°2°18 km/h1.0 mm
8 AMLight rain7°2°18 km/h1.0 mm
9 AMLight rain7°3°18 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMDrizzle8°4°16 km/h0.4 mm
11 AMLight drizzle8°4°14 km/h–
12 PMLight drizzle9°6°11 km/h–
1 PMOvercast9°7°8 km/h–
2 PMOvercast11°9°6 km/h–
3 PMOvercast12°11°4 km/h–
4 PMOvercast12°11°3 km/h–
5 PMOvercast10°9°3 km/h–
6 PMOvercast9°7°5 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear7°5°5 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear5°3°5 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light showers, high 5°, low 2°, 0.5 mm of rain, gusts to 39 km/h. Sun up 6:55 AM, down 4:33 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today2°5°0.5 mm39 km/h9 h 38 min
Monday3°12°6.2 mm40 km/h9 h 34 min
Tuesday0°6°1.5 mm16 km/h9 h 32 min
Wednesday2°6°0.1 mm31 km/h9 h 29 min
Thursday1°6°2.4 mm30 km/h9 h 26 min
Friday0°6°dry22 km/h9 h 23 min
Saturday-1°4°13 mm38 km/h9 h 21 min

Warmest: Monday at 12°. Wettest: Saturday, 13 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 40 km/h.

The Almanac · St. John's Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in St. John's, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 13 min
Average wind
26 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 7°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 4th wettest month.

St. John's in November: the full almanac →

Climate of St. John's by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°152 mm29 km/h8 h 50 min✦
February0°-8°128 mm28 km/h10 h 11 min✦
March2°-5°130 mm26 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April6°-1°124 mm24 km/h13 h 34 min✦
May12°3°107 mm22 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦
June17°7°99 mm19 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦
July22°12°108 mm19 km/h15 h 36 min✦✦✦
August22°13°105 mm19 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
September18°9°118 mm21 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October12°5°154 mm24 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦
November7°1°145 mm26 km/h9 h 13 min✦
December3°-4°167 mm29 km/h8 h 27 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about St. John's

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in St. John's today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -1 °C (31 °F). Today’s high is 5 °C (41 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (35 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 6.7 mm (0.26 in) expected.

Will it rain in St. John's this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 24 mm (0.94 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for St. John's?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: glass falling; frost possible.

What is the warmest month in St. John's?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -8 °C (18 °F). The wettest month is December, with 167 mm (6.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit St. John's?

July and August. July brings highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain; August highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and 105 mm (4.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in St. John's?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Downtown St. John'sNewfoundland and Labrador0 km SSW7°1°145 mm
BannermanNewfoundland and Labrador1 km N7°1°145 mm
GeorgestownNewfoundland and Labrador1 km WNW7°1°145 mm
Fort WilliamNewfoundland and Labrador1 km NE8°1°146 mm
RabbittownNewfoundland and Labrador1 km WNW7°1°145 mm
Glenridge CrescentNewfoundland and Labrador2 km N7°1°145 mm
Churchill ParkNewfoundland and Labrador2 km NNW7°1°145 mm
Shea HeightsNewfoundland and Labrador2 km SSW7°1°145 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor