Climate Insights for Bonavista

Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
February
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
November
146 mm rain5.7 in rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bonavista is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,267 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bonavista receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bonavista is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Bonavista experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Bonavista is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 49.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Bonavista receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bonavista is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 23°F. Bonavista experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -3°FebMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°MarMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -3°AprMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: 0°MayMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 2°JunMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 7°JulMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 17°Average: 16°Min: 14°SepMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 12°OctMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 7°NovMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°DecMax: 2°Average: 1°Min: -1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 26°FFebMax: 31°FAverage: 26°FMin: 23°FMarMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 26°FAprMax: 36°FAverage: 34°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 41°FAverage: 38°FMin: 36°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 44°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 57°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 55°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 48°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 36°FAverage: 33°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in Bonavista vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bonavista vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 26°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 70mmFebPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 79mmMarPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 61mmAprPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 37mmMayPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 5mmJunPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 146mmSnow: 19mmDecPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 61mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 27inFebPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 31inMarPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 24inAprPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 15inMayPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 24in
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Snow (in)

Bonavista is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,267 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 146 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 84 mm. That's 62 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. Bonavista receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 332cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 79cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Bonavista is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3.3 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. Bonavista receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 131in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 31in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 32km/hFebWind Speed: 33km/hMarWind Speed: 30km/hAprWind Speed: 28km/hMayWind Speed: 24km/hJunWind Speed: 24km/hJulWind Speed: 22km/hAugWind Speed: 23km/hSepWind Speed: 25km/hOctWind Speed: 27km/hNovWind Speed: 32km/hDecWind Speed: 34km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20mphFebWind Speed: 21mphMarWind Speed: 19mphAprWind Speed: 18mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 17mphNovWind Speed: 20mphDecWind Speed: 21mph
Wind Speed

Bonavista is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap 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 33km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.Bonavista is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 17mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph gap 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 21mph in winter, 17mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 17mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-2°29°F
Feb-3°26°F
Mar-2°29°F
Apr1°34°F
May3°38°F
Jun8°46°F
Jul14°57°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep13°55°F
Oct9°48°F
Nov4°40°F
Dec1°33°F

The best time to visit Bonavista is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 84 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Bonavista is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 23°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bonavista 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 Bonavista 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
-3 °C26 °F
0 °C33 °F
32 km/h20 mph
114 mm4.5 in
70 cm27 in
Feb
-5 °C23 °F
-1 °C31 °F
33 km/h21 mph
114 mm4.5 in
79 cm31 in
Mar
-3 °C26 °F
0 °C33 °F
30 km/h19 mph
105 mm4.1 in
61 cm24 in
Apr
0 °C31 °F
2 °C36 °F
28 km/h18 mph
111 mm4.4 in
37 cm15 in
May
2 °C36 °F
5 °C41 °F
24 km/h15 mph
84 mm3.3 in
5 cm2 in
Jun
7 °C44 °F
10 °C49 °F
24 km/h15 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
15 °C60 °F
22 km/h13 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
17 °C63 °F
23 km/h14 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
15 °C58 °F
25 km/h16 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
10 °C50 °F
27 km/h17 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
6 °C43 °F
32 km/h20 mph
146 mm5.7 in
19 cm7 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
2 °C36 °F
34 km/h21 mph
123 mm4.8 in
61 cm24 in