St. John's — Water Temperature in October
Water Temperature Range
3°C
minimum
9°C
average
14°C
maximum
Water Temperature Chart for Month
The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.
Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCT 1 | 11°C | 12°C | 12°C | 10°C |
| OCT 2 | 12°C | 13°C | 12°C | 10°C |
| OCT 3 | 11°C | 13°C | 12°C | 10°C |
| OCT 4 | 12°C | 12°C | 13°C | 10°C |
| OCT 5 | 11°C | 11°C | 12°C | 10°C |
| OCT 6 | 10°C | 11°C | 12°C | 9°C |
| OCT 7 | 10°C | 12°C | 11°C | 9°C |
| OCT 8 | 10°C | 12°C | 11°C | 9°C |
| OCT 9 | 10°C | 12°C | 11°C | 9°C |
| OCT 10 | 10°C | 12°C | 11°C | 8°C |
| OCT 11 | 10°C | 12°C | 11°C | 8°C |
| OCT 12 | 10°C | 12°C | 11°C | 8°C |
| OCT 13 | 10°C | 11°C | 10°C | 8°C |
| OCT 14 | 9°C | 11°C | 10°C | 7°C |
| OCT 15 | 9°C | 11°C | 10°C | 7°C |
| OCT 16 | 9°C | 11°C | 10°C | 7°C |
| OCT 17 | 9°C | 10°C | 10°C | 7°C |
| OCT 18 | 9°C | 10°C | 9°C | 6°C |
| OCT 19 | 8°C | 10°C | 9°C | 6°C |
| OCT 20 | 8°C | 10°C | 9°C | 6°C |
| OCT 21 | 8°C | 9°C | 9°C | 6°C |
| OCT 22 | 8°C | 9°C | 9°C | 6°C |
| OCT 23 | 8°C | 9°C | 9°C | 5°C |
| OCT 24 | 8°C | 9°C | 9°C | 5°C |
| OCT 25 | 8°C | 9°C | 9°C | 5°C |
| OCT 26 | 8°C | 10°C | 9°C | 5°C |
| OCT 27 | 7°C | 9°C | 9°C | 4°C |
| OCT 28 | 8°C | 10°C | 9°C | 4°C |
| OCT 29 | 7°C | 10°C | 8°C | 4°C |
| OCT 30 | 7°C | 10°C | 8°C | 4°C |
| OCT 31 | 7°C | 10°C | 8°C | 3°C |
October: Climate and Swimming Opportunities
Average Night Air Temperature
7°C
Average Day Air Temperature
13°C
Precipitation Amount per Month
99 mm
Number of Rainy Days
18
Daylight per Day
10 hrs
Sunshine per Day
3 hrs
Average Wind Speed
21 km/h
Average Humidity
90%
At such water and air temperatures, swimming feels icy and can be a shock to the body. If you go in at all, keep it extremely short and warm up immediately afterward.