Climate Insights for Port au Port

Port au Port East, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
19°C peak67°F peak
Coldest
February
-6°C low21°F low
Wettest
November
182 mm rain7.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Port au Port is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,627 mm of precipitation falls per year. Port au Port receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port au Port 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 -6°C. Port au Port experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Port au Port is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 64.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Port au Port receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Port au Port 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 21°F. Port au Port experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°FebMax: -2°Average: -4°Min: -6°MarMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°AprMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: 0°MayMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°JunMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 9°JulMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 15°AugMax: 19°Average: 18°Min: 17°SepMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 13°OctMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 8°NovMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°DecMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°FAverage: 27°FMin: 24°FFebMax: 29°FAverage: 25°FMin: 21°FMarMax: 32°FAverage: 28°FMin: 25°FAprMax: 38°FAverage: 35°FMin: 32°FMayMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 52°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 61°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 67°FAverage: 64°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 58°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 49°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 35°FAverage: 32°FMin: 29°F
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Temperatures in Port au Port vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Port au Port vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 25°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 81mmFebPrecipitation: 137mmSnow: 89mmMarPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 66mmAprPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 32mmMayPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 120mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 141mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 148mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 182mmSnow: 25mmDecPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 79mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 32inFebPrecipitation: 5.4inSnow (in): 35inMarPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 26inAprPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 13inMayPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 7.2inSnow (in): 10inDecPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 31in
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Snow (in)

Port au Port is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,627 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 136 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 182 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 111 mm. That's 72 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. Port au Port receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 378cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Port au Port is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 64.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 4.4 in. That's 2.8 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. Port au Port receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 149in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 35in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 26km/hMarWind Speed: 23km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 17km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 25km/hDecWind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Port au Port is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 26km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Port au Port is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph 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 16mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port au Port 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 Port au Port 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
-5 °C24 °F
-1 °C31 °F
25 km/h15 mph
144 mm5.7 in
81 cm32 in
Feb
-6 °C21 °F
-2 °C29 °F
26 km/h16 mph
137 mm5.4 in
89 cm35 in
Mar
-4 °C25 °F
0 °C32 °F
23 km/h14 mph
120 mm4.7 in
66 cm26 in
Apr
0 °C32 °F
3 °C38 °F
21 km/h13 mph
117 mm4.6 in
32 cm13 in
May
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
17 km/h11 mph
111 mm4.4 in
6 cm2 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
13 °C55 °F
17 km/h10 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
18 °C64 °F
15 km/h9 mph
120 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
19 °C67 °F
17 km/h11 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
16 °C61 °F
20 km/h12 mph
141 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
11 °C52 °F
21 km/h13 mph
148 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
6 °C43 °F
25 km/h16 mph
182 mm7.2 in
25 cm10 in
Dec
-2 °C29 °F
2 °C35 °F
26 km/h16 mph
159 mm6.3 in
79 cm31 in