Backpacking Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, August, September
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to St. John's?
The best time to visit St. John's for backpacking is July, August, September, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in St. John's due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for St. John's
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 21Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | -4° | 161 |
February | 21Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | -4° | 142 |
March | 23Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -2° | 138 |
April | 26Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 2° | 119 |
May | 30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 7° | 105 |
June | 58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 84 |
July | 75Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 85 |
August | 73Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 109 |
September | 64Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 114 |
October | 26Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 8° | 145 |
November | 21Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 4° | 154 |
December | 20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 0° | 173 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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