Cape Ray
Cape Headland marking Gulf of St. Lawrence entrance
Cape Ray at Newfoundland’s southwestern tip features a lighthouse and rugged headlands; visitors drive for coastal viewpoints and seasonal iceberg or whale spotting.
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.
Best Time to Visit Cape Ray #
Best visited in summer months when weather is mild and roads are more reliable.
Weather & Climate near Cape Ray #
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.
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (172 mm) and breezy conditions.
