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Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Wabush

Wabush is a village in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, 590 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,964. The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now-3°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,964
Local time02:55
52.90° N, 66.87° WElevation 590 mUTC−3 · Atlantic Daylight Time
The year in Wabushweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13October
October: high / low3° / -2°
Rain this month109mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Wabush at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-26°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

165 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

60 mm of rain

Weather in Wabush

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

14-day forecast
-3°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct2°-3°
Sat24 Oct7°-1°
Sun25 Oct6°2°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct6°-2°1.6 mm
Tue27 Oct-1°-3°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct0°-2°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct3°-2°
Fri30 Oct4°1°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct1°-3°0.5 mm

When to go to Wabush

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score272816141540565019131117
High-18°-16°-10°-2°8°14°17°16°11°3°-5°-13°
Low-26°-24°-17°-9°-1°5°10°9°5°-2°-10°-20°
Rain (mm)726077758112116515113510910678
Wet days8813151818211916151512

What's on in Wabush

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

Outdoors around Wabush

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

Things to do
View of Tanya LakeViewpoints
1.4 km
The Summit CabinMountain huts
3.4 km
Whiskey Jack CabinMountain huts
4.5 km
Duley Lake Family ParkCamp sites
8.2 km

Nature around Wabush

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 Wabush

Eclipses and meteor showers

Wabush from above

Getting to Wabush

Wabush AirportYWK
2.4 km
Schefferville AirportYKL
212 km

Places near Wabush

Places with a climate like Wabush

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Wabush?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wabush.
What is the hottest month in Wabush?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Wabush?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -18°C and lows of -26°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wabush?
July is the wettest month with about 165 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.