Cataracts Provincial Park
Park Coastal park featuring waterfalls and rugged shoreline
Cataracts Provincial Park in Newfoundland protects a river gorge and waterfalls with boardwalks and trails; local visitors come for short hikes, picnics and seasonal photography.
How to Get to Cataracts Provincial Park #
The park is in Newfoundland and Labrador; access is typically by road from the nearest service towns. Expect long driving distances and limited services en route-check local maps and the provincial parks website for precise directions and seasonal access notes.
Tips for Visiting Cataracts Provincial Park #
- Cell reception is limited; bring a paper map and extra layers-fog can settle quickly.
- Observe seasonal closures if salmon are spawning in local rivers.
- Wear insect repellent in summer-black flies and mosquitoes can be persistent.
Best Time to Visit Cataracts Provincial Park #
Summer months offer the most reliable access and milder weather; travel times in Newfoundland can be long-plan accordingly.
Weather & Climate near Cataracts Provincial Park #
Cataracts Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1492 mm/year), wettest in January, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (144 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (144 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and breezy conditions.
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