Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada? If you're planning to go to Newfoundland and Labrador, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Newfoundland and Labrador
  2. Important essentials for Newfoundland and Labrador
  3. Activities for Newfoundland and Labrador
  4. Newfoundland and Labrador in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Newfoundland and Labrador in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Newfoundland and Labrador in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Newfoundland and Labrador in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Newfoundland and Labrador in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Newfoundland and Labrador in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Newfoundland and Labrador in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Newfoundland and Labrador in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Newfoundland and Labrador in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Newfoundland and Labrador in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Newfoundland and Labrador in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in Newfoundland and Labrador, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly product.


  • 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).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada by month

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January

January in this region can be bitter cold and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the single digits F (10+ below zero C) during the day. It snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you go to Newfoundland and Labrador in February, you will notice that it is biting cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 10s F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

If you are traveling to Newfoundland and Labrador in March, you will notice that it can be bitter cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April can be brisk and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains sometimes and snows 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

Traveling to Newfoundland and Labrador in May, you will notice that it is cold, snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Newfoundland and Labrador is relatively cool and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you go to Newfoundland and Labrador in July, you will notice that it is balmy and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in Newfoundland and Labrador is mild and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you visit Newfoundland and Labrador during September, you might see that it can be chilly and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you vacation in Newfoundland and Labrador during October, you are likely to see that it is cold, snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time and snow a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

In November, Newfoundland and Labrador is frosty and somewhat snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) and about half of the time jump into the low 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). During your visit, you can expect extremely heavy snowfall. This is also a rainy time for Newfoundland and Labrador, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

Traveling to Newfoundland and Labrador in December, you will notice that it can be dangerously cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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