New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley's Cove-Lead Cove

Area Clustered towns on Newfoundland's east coast

A cluster of small communities on Newfoundland’s east coast, New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley’s Cove-Lead Cove draws visitors for coastal drives, harbour views, local fisheries and traditional outport architecture.

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New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley's Cove-Lead Cove
48.0332, -53.1648

How to Get to New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley's Cove-Lead Cove #

These communities are reached by provincial highways off the main routes toward the Avalon Peninsula. The region is best explored by car; seasonal ferry schedules and winter weather should be checked in advance.

Tips for Visiting New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley's Cove-Lead Cove #

  • Combine stops: the cluster of towns listed are close together and make a pleasant rural driving route.
  • Respect private property-coastal paths and headlands can pass near working farms.

Best Time to Visit New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley's Cove-Lead Cove #

Late spring through summer is most convenient for services and coastal walking; Newfoundland weather can be changeable year-round.

Summer
June-August · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Cool, pleasant coastal weather; most services open.
Late Spring-Early Autumn
May & September · 6-16°C (43-61°F)
Fewer tourists and crisp air for walks.

Weather & Climate near New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley's Cove-Lead Cove #

Climate

New Chelsea-New Melbourne-Brownsdale-Sibley's Cove-Lead Cove's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1351 mm/year), wettest in October, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8° -1°

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9° -2°

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (149 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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