SeasonMapSt. John's, Newfoundland (St. John's) weather in February
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February in St. John's, Newfoundland: freezing, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in St. John's, Newfoundland · #1323 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on St. John's, Newfoundland in February
Other months in St. John's, Newfoundland
Newfoundland's forum calls late July into August the best chance for good weather, typically around 20°C but genuinely variable — anything from a cool, wet day to full sun. Regulars are consistent that Newfoundland is rarely hot and often feels cooler than the number suggests thanks to the wind, so a rain coat and layers matter more than a summer wardrobe.
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St. John's, Newfoundland climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sea temperature | 0°C / 31°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 33 km/h / 21 mph | |
| Snowfall | 52.9 cm / 20.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in St. John's, Newfoundland in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdstravelers describe it as peak season
Sourced from traveler notes: “…losures. Even locals steer visitors toward summer instead - peak tourist season runs May through October, with May/June bringing icebergs a…” — Tripadvisor community
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for St. John's, Newfoundland's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherSt. John's, Newfoundland's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
February coincides with Winter storm season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in St. John's, Newfoundland in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Winter storm season
1 Jan – 31 Mar · usuallyWind seasonClosuresThis is among the snowiest and windiest cities in the country, and a single storm shut it entirely for a week in 2020. Flights are the first thing to go and the airport is the only way out. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 53 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
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St. John's, Newfoundland in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit St. John's, Newfoundland?
- February in St. John's, Newfoundland: freezing, rainy, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for St. John's, Newfoundland on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in St. John's, Newfoundland in February?
- In February, St. John's, Newfoundland averages a daily high of 1.3°C and a low of -6.9°C, with about 111.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in St. John's, Newfoundland in February?
- St. John's, Newfoundland has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in February.
- Does it snow in St. John's, Newfoundland in February?
- St. John's, Newfoundland sees roughly 52.9 cm of snowfall in February.