Witless Bay, Canada experiences average highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Witless Bay, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Witless Bay, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.5/10
Best: July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 9°C / 4°C
Feels Like 6°C / 0°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 102 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 82%
Wind Speed 25 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 11 days
Frost Days 17 days
Hottest Month
20°C
August
Avg Low15°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
-5°C
February
Avg High0°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
10days
July
Avg High18°C
Avg Low13°C
Windiest Month
30 km/h
February (Gusts 59)
Sea Temperature
0°C – 14°C
Warmest water: August (
13.7°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, November due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:06
Daylight 15.9h
Sunset 21:00
Live conditions—
Witless Bay on the map · live conditions
Witless Bay, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Witless Bay
- Population
- 1.6K
- Coordinates
- 47.28°, -52.83°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 5°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 10 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 1°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 14 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 / -4°C . Feb: 0°C / -5°C . Mar: 2°C / -3°C . Apr: 5°C / 0°C . May: 9°C / 3°C . Jun: 14°C / 8°C . Jul: 18°C / 13°C . Aug: 20°C / 15°C . Sep: 16°C / 12°C . Oct: 12°C / 8°C . Nov: 7°C / 3°C . Dec: 3°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 135 mm. Feb: 118 mm. Mar: 105 mm. Apr: 89 mm. May: 76 mm. Jun: 85 mm. Jul: 85 mm. Aug: 79 mm. Sep: 94 mm. Oct: 89 mm. Nov: 141 mm. Dec: 131 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 82%. Feb: 79%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 83%. May: 81%. Jun: 85%. Jul: 86%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 82%. Dec: 81%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 28 km/h . Feb: 30 km/h . Mar: 29 km/h . Apr: 27 km/h . May: 23 km/h . Jun: 22 km/h . Jul: 21 km/h . Aug: 21 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 24 km/h . Nov: 29 km/h . Dec: 30 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 7h. May: 9h. Jun: 8h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 7h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 4h. Dec: 4h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 1°C . Feb: 0°C . Mar: 0°C . Apr: 0°C . May: 2°C . Jun: 6°C . Jul: 11°C . Aug: 14°C . Sep: 13°C . Oct: 10°C . Nov: 6°C . Dec: 3°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. 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: 15 days. Mar: 15 days. Apr: 8 days. May: 2 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 5 days. Dec: 14 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 14 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 20°C | Aug · 20°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -6°C | Feb · -5°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 225 mm | Nov · 141 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 35 km/h | Feb · 30 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Poor June
Fair July best
Good August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / -4°C | -4°C / -9°C | 15days (135 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 0°C / -5°C | -5°C / -11°C | 13days (118 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 79% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 2°C / -3°C | -3°C / -9°C | 13days (105 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 80% Humid | 3.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 5°C / 0°C | 0°C / -5°C | 13days (89 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 83% Humid | 4.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 9°C / 3°C | 5°C / -1°C | 11days (76 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 81% Humid | 5.2 High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 14°C / 8°C | 12°C / 5°C | 11days (85 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 85% Humid | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 18°C / 13°C | 18°C / 11°C | 10days (85 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 20°C / 15°C | 20°C / 14°C | 10days (79 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 83% Humid | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 16°C / 12°C | 15°C / 10°C | 10days (94 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 82% Humid | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 8°C | 9°C / 4°C | 10days (89 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 7°C / 3°C | 3°C / -1°C | 16days (141 mm) Wet | 3.9h Poor | 82% Humid | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 3°C / -1°C | -2°C / -7°C | 15days (131 mm) Wet | 3.7h Poor | 81% Humid | 1.3 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Witless Bay are July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Witless Bay, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Witless Bay is August, with average daytime highs of 20°C (67°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Witless Bay is February, with average overnight lows of -5°C (22°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Witless Bay is November, averaging 141mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Witless Bay runs through November, January, December, February, with the heaviest rainfall in November. Based on 10-year averages for Witless Bay.
Witless Bay receives approximately 78 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 9 hours. Based on climate data for Witless Bay.
The least favorable months to visit Witless Bay are January, February, March, November, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Witless Bay is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Witless Bay is 82%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 5°C (41°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Witless Bay receives snow. Months with snowfall average 11 snow days and 28 cm (11 in) of accumulation, with about 17 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Witless Bay are 25 km/h (16 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 30 km/h (19 mph) (gusts up to 59 km/h / 37 mph).
Witless Bay averages 1 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 75%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Witless Bay is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Witless Bay has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Witless Bay ranges from 0°C (32°F) to 6°C (43°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Witless Bay, with a climate score of 5.1/10. Consider visiting during July, August, September instead for better conditions.
For June in Witless Bay, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 14°C (56°F) and 11 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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