Climate Insights for Witless Bay

Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Hottest
August
19°C peak66°F peak
Coldest
February
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
November
156 mm rain6.1 in rain
Best to Visit
August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Witless Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,350 mm of precipitation falls per year. Witless Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Witless Bay 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. Witless Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Witless Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 53.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Witless Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Witless Bay 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. Witless Bay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -3°FebMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -5°MarMax: 1°Average: -1°Min: -3°AprMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°MayMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°JunMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 7°JulMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 13°AugMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 14°SepMax: 16°Average: 14°Min: 12°OctMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 7°NovMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°DecMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FFebMax: 32°FAverage: 27°FMin: 23°FMarMax: 34°FAverage: 30°FMin: 26°FAprMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 32°FMayMax: 45°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 49°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 62°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 57°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 49°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 37°FAverage: 34°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in Witless Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 24°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 -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Witless Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 62°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 27°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 71mmFebPrecipitation: 124mmSnow: 64mmMarPrecipitation: 113mmSnow: 48mmAprPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 23mmMayPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 156mmSnow: 9mmDecPrecipitation: 143mmSnow: 46mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 28inFebPrecipitation: 4.9inSnow (in): 25inMarPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 19inAprPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 9inMayPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 5.6inSnow (in): 18in
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Snow (in)

Witless Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,350 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 156 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 85 mm. That's 70 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. Witless Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 265cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 71cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Witless Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3.3 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. Witless Bay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 104in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 28in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 24km/hFebWind Speed: 26km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 23km/hMayWind Speed: 19km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 24km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 16mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Witless Bay is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 25km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Witless Bay 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 February, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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, 14mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-1°30°F
Feb-3°27°F
Mar-1°30°F
Apr2°35°F
May5°40°F
Jun10°49°F
Jul15°58°F
Aug16°62°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct9°49°F
Nov5°41°F
Dec1°34°F

The best time to visit Witless Bay is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 87 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 Witless Bay is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.4 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 Witless Bay 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 Witless Bay 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
1 °C34 °F
24 km/h15 mph
147 mm5.8 in
71 cm28 in
Feb
-5 °C23 °F
0 °C32 °F
26 km/h16 mph
124 mm4.9 in
64 cm25 in
Mar
-3 °C26 °F
1 °C34 °F
24 km/h15 mph
113 mm4.4 in
48 cm19 in
Apr
0 °C32 °F
4 °C39 °F
23 km/h14 mph
102 mm4 in
23 cm9 in
May
3 °C37 °F
7 °C45 °F
19 km/h12 mph
85 mm3.4 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
12 °C54 °F
18 km/h11 mph
97 mm3.8 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
17 °C63 °F
17 km/h11 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
19 °C66 °F
18 km/h11 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
16 °C61 °F
20 km/h12 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
11 °C52 °F
21 km/h13 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
7 °C45 °F
24 km/h15 mph
156 mm6.1 in
9 cm4 in
Dec
-1 °C31 °F
3 °C37 °F
25 km/h16 mph
143 mm5.6 in
46 cm18 in