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Forteau
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Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Forteau

Forteau is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, close to the sea. It has a population of about 409 (2016). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now5°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population409
Local time12:50
51.47° N, 56.96° WElevation 103 mUTC−2:30 · Newfoundland Daylight Time
The year in Forteauweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec19October
October: high / low7° / 3°
Rain this month122mm
Sea this month6°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Forteau at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

116 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

83 mm of rain

Warmest sea14°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 7.4 km

Weather in Forteau

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
5°C

Cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 74%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct6°1°
Mon26 Oct9°4°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct4°-1°
Wed28 Oct3°-3°
Thu29 Oct4°-1°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct6°2°0.9 mm
Sat31 Oct4°-1°5.4 mm
Sun1 Nov4°-2°
Mon2 Nov3°-1°1.7 mm
Tue3 Nov0°-2°1.2 mm

When to go to Forteau

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score192116161521445233191715
High-8°-8°-3°2°7°11°15°17°13°7°2°-4°
Low-16°-15°-10°-4°0°5°9°11°8°3°-3°-11°
Rain (mm)1491191188583108116129108122105145
Wet days131214151617181714131515
Sea0°-1°-1°0°1°4°10°14°11°6°3°1°

What's on in Forteau

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Forteau

All monuments

Outdoors around Forteau

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Parc GoodchildCamp sites
0.4 km
Grassy CabinMountain huts
4.5 km
Air BB CabinsMountain huts
6.4 km

Nature around Forteau

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Forteau

Eclipses and meteor showers

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 4 · 0 km

Fossils in Canada
Cambrian · 4

Formations around the town

Trilobites · 8Bonnia, Olenellus, Antagmus

Forteau from above

Getting to Forteau

Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon AirportYBX
16 km
St. Anthony AirportYAY
62 km
St Augustin AirportYIF
121 km
Blanc SablonSt. Barbe
14 km

Places near Forteau

Places with a climate like Forteau

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Forteau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Forteau.
What is the hottest month in Forteau?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Forteau?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Forteau?
July is the wettest month with about 116 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Forteau?
The sea is warmest in August at about 14°C and coolest in March at about -1°C.