2011 - FEB 12 - 22 - NEWFOUNDLAND -057 Brigus South (10) (5455073608).jpg

ALAN SCHMIERER CC0 (Public Domain) Wikimedia Commons

Brigus South

Area

Brigus South on Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula offers coastal roads, rocky shorelines and a mix of 19th-century homes; visitors travel local routes to experience small-town coastal life.

Brigus South St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorCorner BrookGander, Newfoundland and LabradorLabrador CityMount PearlHappy Valley-Goose BayBrigus South

Brigus South essentials

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

Brigus South at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Brigus South

Best visited in summer for activity and open attractions; late spring or early fall for quieter coastal weather.

Summer
June-August · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Warmest, with festivals and active fishing heritage displays.
Shoulder season
May & September · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Fewer visitors and brisk coastal light good for photography.

Weather & Climate near Brigus South

Climate

Brigus South's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1573 mm/year), wettest in January, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 16 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -7° - 0° -12° 153 mm - - 8.7 m/s - -
February - -8° - -1° -12° 134 mm - - 7.8 m/s - -
March - -5° - 2° -8° 140 mm - - 7.3 m/s - -
April - -1° - 6° -3° 133 mm - - 6.7 m/s - -
May - 3° - 11° 3° 120 mm - - 6.0 m/s - -
June - 6° - 15° 11° 111 mm - - 5.5 m/s - -
July - 10° - 20° 15° 107 mm - - 5.3 m/s - -
August - 12° - 20° 16° 99 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
September - 9° - 17° 13° 133 mm - - 6.1 m/s - -
October - 5° - 12° 5° 142 mm - - 7.0 m/s - -
November - 1° - 7° -1° 152 mm - - 7.7 m/s - -
December - -4° - 2° -7° 149 mm - - 8.5 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Brigus South

Brigus South is reached via Route 70 from Conception Bay; from the town of Brigus it is a short local-road drive or a coastal walk. The nearest major center is St. John’s-about 45-60 minutes by car depending on traffic.

Tips for Visiting Brigus South

  • If visiting Brigus, check the town's seasonal hours-many small local attractions close in winter.
  • Look for maritime plaques and family names on buildings; Brigus's identity is tied to seafaring families and private collections.
  • Combine a stop with a coastal walk along Conception Bay for seals and seabirds.