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Cape Ray

Cape

Cape Ray at Newfoundland's southwestern tip features a lighthouse and rugged headlands; visitors drive for coastal viewpoints and seasonal iceberg or whale spotting.

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Cape Ray essentials

Country: Canada
Driest months: May-Jul
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: French, English

Cape Ray at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Cape Ray

Best visited in summer months when weather is mild and roads are more reliable.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 10-20°C
Brighter, milder weather-best for coastal exploration.

Weather & Climate near Cape Ray

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1479 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 14 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -9° - -2° -14° 147 mm - - 8.4 m/s - -
February - -10° - -3° -14° 114 mm - - 7.7 m/s - -
March - -7° - 0° -10° 102 mm - - 6.9 m/s - -
April - -1° - 4° -4° 115 mm - - 6.3 m/s - -
May - 2° - 9° 2° 104 mm - - 5.5 m/s - -
June - 7° - 14° 10° 108 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
July - 12° - 18° 15° 101 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
August - 12° - 19° 16° 110 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
September - 9° - 16° 12° 115 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
October - 4° - 11° 4° 139 mm - - 6.3 m/s - -
November - 0° - 6° -2° 152 mm - - 7.1 m/s - -
December - -5° - 1° -9° 172 mm - - 8.1 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Cape Ray

Cape Ray is reached from the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) via local roads on the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador. The area is remote; driving is the practical option. Public transport is minimal.

Tips for Visiting Cape Ray

  • Cape Ray's lighthouse area is remote-check tide charts and local advice if planning coastal walks along the cliffs.
  • Combine a visit with nearby scenic drives along the Burin Peninsula; the coastline is rugged and dramatic.