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Saint John

City · New Brunswick, 🇨🇦 Canada
Population 67,575
Area 363 km²
Time zone America/Moncton
Official website saintjohn.ca/en
Saint John

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Saint John Essentials

Saint John, Canada’s oldest incorporated city, is defined by its Loyalist history and the dramatic tides of the Bay of Fundy. This collection features the Saint John City Market, a National Historic Site operating since 1876, and the Reversing Falls Rapids, where the river flows backward at high tide. Architectural landmarks include the 1913 Imperial Theatre and the Carleton Martello Tower from the War of 1812. Natural spaces range from the 2,200-acre Rockwood Park to the coastal scenery of Saints Rest Beach, alongside historic military sites like Fort Howe and Fort La Tour.

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Editor's Choice: Saint John

Saint John combines deep-rooted colonial history with the dramatic coastal landscapes of the Bay of Fundy. This selection features the 18th-century Fort Howe and the Carleton Martello Tower, a defensive fortification built for the War of 1812. Cultural highlights include the New Brunswick Museum, Canada’s oldest continuing museum. Nature enthusiasts can explore the diverse ecosystems of Irving Nature Park, the freshwater beaches of Dominion Park, and scenic overlooks like Shuve Viewpoint, all showcasing the region's unique maritime geography.

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Churches & Cathedrals

Saint John’s religious architecture reflects its deep-rooted history, anchored by the 19th-century Gothic Revival Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The city's landscape features a diverse range of denominations, including Anglican, Catholic, United, and Baptist churches. These sites serve as architectural landmarks across the city's neighborhoods, from the historic center to the West and East Sides, showcasing traditional stonework and stained glass.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -2° (feels like -8°) · extremes -20°–7°
  • -9° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 4°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -7°) · extremes -18°–6°
  • -8° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 2°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -14°–9°
  • -4° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 2°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -3°–14°
  • 1° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 2°–19°
  • 6° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 6°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 7°–23°
  • 11° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 21° · extremes 12°–25°
  • 15° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 21° · extremes 12°–25°
  • 15° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 18° (feels like 17°) · extremes 8°–23°
  • 12° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 1°–18°
  • 7° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -5°–14°
  • 1° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -4°) · extremes -14°–10°
  • -5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Canadian Dollar CAD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English, French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Saint John City Market
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Reversing Falls Lookout
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Fort Howe

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