When to go · Saint John
Saint John, month by month
The best months for Saint John: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow, many coastal sites closed).-2.5 °C (28 °F) / -13.2 °C (8 °F), 16 rain days28 °F (-2.5 °C) / 8 °F (-13.2 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, snow, many coastal sites closed).-1.6 °C (29 °F) / -12.6 °C (9 °F), 13 rain days29 °F (-1.6 °C) / 9 °F (-12.6 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.2.6 °C (37 °F) / -7.7 °C (18 °F), 14 rain days37 °F (2.6 °C) / 18 °F (-7.7 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.8.8 °C (48 °F) / -1.6 °C (29 °F), 13 rain days48 °F (8.8 °C) / 29 °F (-1.6 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.15.3 °C (60 °F) / 3.5 °C (38 °F), 13 rain days60 °F (15.3 °C) / 38 °F (3.5 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Saint John's best window: Jun–Sep.20 °C (68 °F) / 8.1 °C (47 °F), 12 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 47 °F (8.1 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Saint John's best window: Jun–Sep.23 °C (73 °F) / 11.6 °C (53 °F), 11 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 53 °F (11.6 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Saint John's best window: Jun–Sep.23 °C (73 °F) / 11.2 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 52 °F (11.2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Saint John's best window: Jun–Sep.18.8 °C (66 °F) / 7.4 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days66 °F (18.8 °C) / 45 °F (7.4 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.13 °C (55 °F) / 2.6 °C (37 °F), 13 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (2.6 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.6.9 °C (44 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 15 rain days44 °F (6.9 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.1.3 °C (34 °F) / -8.3 °C (17 °F), 16 rain days34 °F (1.3 °C) / 17 °F (-8.3 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saint John, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jul: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jun: 8.1 °C (47 °F)47 °F (8.1 °C)
Jul: 11.6 °C (53 °F)53 °F (11.6 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 12
Jul: 11 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 1
Jul: 1
June: Inside Saint John's best window: Jun–Sep.
July: Inside Saint John's best window: Jun–Sep.
Saint John: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.