Climate Insights for Barr’d Harbour

Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
19°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
February
-13°C low9°F low
Wettest
November
151 mm rain6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Barr’d Harbour is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,318 mm of precipitation falls per year. Barr’d Harbour receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Barr’d Harbour is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Barr’d Harbour experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Barr’d Harbour is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 51.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Barr’d Harbour receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Barr’d Harbour is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 9°F. Barr’d Harbour experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -4°Average: -8°Min: -11°FebMax: -5°Average: -9°Min: -13°MarMax: -1°Average: -5°Min: -8°AprMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -3°MayMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 1°JunMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°JulMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°AugMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 13°SepMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°OctMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°NovMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -2°DecMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°FAverage: 18°FMin: 12°FFebMax: 23°FAverage: 15°FMin: 9°FMarMax: 30°FAverage: 23°FMin: 17°FAprMax: 39°FAverage: 33°FMin: 27°FMayMax: 48°FAverage: 41°FMin: 34°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 60°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 43°FMin: 38°FNovMax: 38°FAverage: 33°FMin: 29°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 24°FMin: 19°F
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Temperatures in Barr’d Harbour vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Barr’d Harbour vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 9°F and the daily average is 15°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 94mmFebPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 90mmMarPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 83mmAprPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 50mmMayPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 26mmJunPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 9mmNovPrecipitation: 151mmSnow: 60mmDecPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 91mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 37inFebPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 35inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 33inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 20inMayPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 10inJunPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 24inDecPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 36in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Barr’d Harbour is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,318 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 151 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 92 mm. That's 60 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Barr’d Harbour receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 504cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 94cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Barr’d Harbour is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.6 in. That's 2.4 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Barr’d Harbour receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 198in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 37in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 16km/hNovWind Speed: 18km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Barr’d Harbour is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Barr’d Harbour is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barr’d Harbour based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barr’d Harbour based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C12 °F
-4 °C24 °F
18 km/h11 mph
121 mm4.8 in
94 cm37 in
Feb
-13 °C9 °F
-5 °C23 °F
18 km/h11 mph
104 mm4.1 in
90 cm35 in
Mar
-8 °C17 °F
-1 °C30 °F
18 km/h11 mph
105 mm4.1 in
83 cm33 in
Apr
-3 °C27 °F
4 °C39 °F
16 km/h10 mph
92 mm3.6 in
50 cm20 in
May
1 °C34 °F
9 °C48 °F
15 km/h9 mph
92 mm3.6 in
26 cm10 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
15 °C59 °F
14 km/h9 mph
103 mm4 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
19 °C66 °F
14 km/h9 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
19 °C67 °F
15 km/h9 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C47 °F
15 °C58 °F
16 km/h10 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
4 °C38 °F
9 °C49 °F
16 km/h10 mph
97 mm3.8 in
9 cm3 in
Nov
-2 °C29 °F
3 °C38 °F
18 km/h11 mph
151 mm6 in
60 cm24 in
Dec
-7 °C19 °F
-1 °C30 °F
18 km/h11 mph
127 mm5 in
91 cm36 in