Gander, Canada experiences average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 13 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.6°C (2.9°F) across the available records.
Gander, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Gander, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.6/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 9°C / 2°C
Feels Like 6°C / -2°C
Rainy Days 13
Rainfall 96 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 78%
Wind Speed 20 km/h
Dew Point 2°C
Snow Days 12 days
Frost Days 17 days
Hottest Month
22°C
July
Avg Low13°C
Rain12days
Coldest Month
-9°C
February
Avg High-2°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
11days
October
Avg High11°C
Avg Low5°C
Windiest Month
23 km/h
February (Gusts 51)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, March, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:05
Daylight 16.2h
Sunset 21:15
Live conditions—
Gander on the map · live conditions
Gander, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Gander
- Population
- 11.9K
- Coordinates
- 48.96°, -54.62°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 6°C
Avg Low -2°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 12 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -1°C
Avg Low -7°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -1°C / -8°C . Feb: -2°C / -9°C . Mar: 1°C / -6°C . Apr: 5°C / -2°C . May: 11°C / 2°C . Jun: 18°C / 8°C . Jul: 22°C / 13°C . Aug: 22°C / 14°C . Sep: 17°C / 10°C . Oct: 11°C / 5°C . Nov: 6°C / 1°C . Dec: 1°C / -4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 97 mm. Feb: 101 mm. Mar: 105 mm. Apr: 96 mm. May: 82 mm. Jun: 81 mm. Jul: 86 mm. Aug: 87 mm. Sep: 84 mm. Oct: 88 mm. Nov: 134 mm. Dec: 113 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 81%. Feb: 77%. Mar: 77%. Apr: 78%. May: 75%. Jun: 76%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 76%. Sep: 78%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 83%. Dec: 82%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 23 km/h . Mar: 22 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 23 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 7h. May: 8h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 3h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 18 days. Feb: 16 days. Mar: 18 days. Apr: 11 days. May: 5 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 1 days. Nov: 9 days. Dec: 16 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.6°C (2.9°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 24°C | Jul · 22°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -9°C | Feb · -9°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 198 mm | Nov · 134 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 27 km/h | Feb · 23 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Poor June best
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / -8°C | -6°C / -13°C | 14days (97 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -2°C / -9°C | -7°C / -15°C | 12days (101 mm) Wet | 5.6h Fair | 77% Humid | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 1°C / -6°C | -4°C / -11°C | 15days (105 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 77% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 5°C / -2°C | 1°C / -6°C | 13days (96 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 78% Humid | 4.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 11°C / 2°C | 8°C / -2°C | 13days (82 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 75% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| June best | 18°C / 8°C | 16°C / 6°C | 13days (81 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 76% Humid | 5.3 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 22°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 12days (86 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 76% Humid | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 22°C / 14°C | 22°C / 13°C | 12days (87 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 76% Humid | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 17°C / 10°C | 15°C / 8°C | 12days (84 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 78% Humid | 3.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 11°C / 5°C | 8°C / 2°C | 11days (88 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 81% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| November | 6°C / 1°C | 2°C / -4°C | 15days (134 mm) Wet | 3.8h Poor | 83% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 1°C / -4°C | -4°C / -9°C | 14days (113 mm) Wet | 3.4h Poor | 82% Humid | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Gander are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Gander, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Gander is July, with average daytime highs of 22°C (72°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Gander is February, with average overnight lows of -9°C (15°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Gander is November, averaging 134mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Gander runs through March, November, January, December, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Gander.
Gander receives approximately 81 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Gander.
The least favorable months to visit Gander are January, March, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Gander is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Gander is 78%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Gander receives snow. Months with snowfall average 12 snow days and 35 cm (14 in) of accumulation, with about 17 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Gander are 20 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 23 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 51 km/h / 32 mph).
Gander averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 74%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Gander is 2°C (36°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Gander has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Gander ranges from -2°C (28°F) to 6°C (43°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Gander. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Gander, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 18°C (64°F) and 13 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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