Great Northern Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
Traveling to Great Northern Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada? If you're planning to go to Great Northern Peninsula, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Great Northern Peninsula
- Important essentials for Great Northern Peninsula
- Activities for Great Northern Peninsula
- Great Northern Peninsula in January: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in February: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in March: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in April: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in May: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in June: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in July: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in August: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in September: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in October: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in November: weather and what to pack
- Great Northern Peninsula in December: weather and what to pack
About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Great Northern Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada
Based on the climate and weather in Great Northern Peninsula, the best time to go is August. See below for details.
Important essentials for Great Northern Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Great Northern Peninsula, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
General health necessities
Don't forget these
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Airplane or car necessities
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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For families with young children
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types A and B. This one is sufficent for most countries, but you should check with your hotel.
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Great Northern Peninsula. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
What to wear/what to pack for Great Northern Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada by month
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January
January in Great Northern Peninsula is beyond freezing. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the single digits F (10+ below zero C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
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Night cap
It's important to wear a cap at night in this weather like this
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Lip balm
Our pick: this one
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Insulated boots
The best value
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Extreme cold weather gear
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Coveralls
We love:
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Heated gloves
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Goggles for eye protection
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Thick pajamas
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Heated socks.
We've found
these to be the best
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Thermal undergarments
We like:
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Neck gaiter/cold weather face mask
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Extreme weather jacket shell
These are an excellent value:
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Fleece for under jacket
February
February in Great Northern Peninsula is unbearably cold. The snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 10s F (10+ below zero C) to low 20s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits below 0 F (20+ below zero C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Thick pajamas
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Thermal undergarments
We like:
-
Insulated boots
The best value
-
Extreme weather jacket shell
These are an excellent value:
-
Coveralls
We like:
-
Heated gloves
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
-
Extreme cold weather gear
-
Goggles for eye protection
-
Neck gaiter/ski mask
-
Fleece for under jacket
-
Lip balm
Our pick: this
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Heated socks.
We've found
these to be the best
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Night cap
It's important to wear something on your head at night here like this
March
March in Great Northern Peninsula is freezing. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Insulated ice boots
We use:
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Scarf/neck warmer
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Heavy sweaters
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Extreme weather jacket shell
These are a great value:
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Pajamas
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Extreme cold weather gloves
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Fleece inner layer
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Thermal undergarments
Our picks:
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Very heavy heated socks
Like these
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Lip balm
The best pick: here
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Coveralls/snow pants
Here are some of our favorites:
April
April is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
May
May in Great Northern Peninsula can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C), with a few days below 28 F (single digits below 0 C).
What to wear/what to pack:
June
June in Great Northern Peninsula is relatively cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
July
July here is mild. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
August
August here is mild. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
September
September in this region is chilly. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
October
October in Great Northern Peninsula is pretty cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
November
If you are traveling to Great Northern Peninsula in November, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
December
December in Great Northern Peninsula is very cold. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Thermal undergarments
We love:
-
Extreme weather jacket shell
These are a great value:
-
Heavy sweaters
-
Very heavy heated socks
Like these
-
Extreme cold weather gloves
-
Scarf/neck warmer
-
Coveralls/snow pants
Here are some of our favorites:
-
Lip balm
The best option: this
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Pajamas
-
Fleece inner layer
-
Insulated ice boots
We use:
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