Herring Cove Provincial Park

Park Coastal provincial park with beaches and picnic areas

A coastal park on New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy shore, Herring Cove Provincial Park draws visitors for rocky beaches, tidal viewpoints, seaside trails and summer picnicking.

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Herring Cove Provincial Park
Herring Cove Provincial Park vicinity, New Brunswick, Canada
44.8765, -66.9351

How to Get to Herring Cove Provincial Park #

The park is reached via regional roads from nearby New Brunswick towns. Driving is the usual approach; consult provincial park listings for parking, access, and any seasonal advisories.

Tips for Visiting Herring Cove Provincial Park #

  • Check tide charts for shore access and to plan beach combing.
  • Combine the visit with birdwatching - shorebirds and waterfowl are active at dawn and dusk.
  • Some facilities close in winter; check with regional parks for seasonal advisories.

Best Time to Visit Herring Cove Provincial Park #

Summer months are best for beach and water activities; late spring and early autumn offer quieter visits.

Summer
June-August · 18-25°C
Warm water and the most comfortable beach days.
Late spring/early autumn
May, September · 10-18°C
Fewer visitors and comfortable weather for walks and birding.

Weather & Climate near Herring Cove Provincial Park #

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1190 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° -1°

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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