October 2026 in Saint John, NB

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Typical October conditions in Saint John:

🍁 Peak fall colour: early–mid October
🌅 Sunrise: ~7:25 AM (early month) → ~8:00 AM (late month)
🌇 Sunset: ~6:55 PM → ~5:45 PM
🌡️ Typical daytime highs: 9–15°C
🌧️ More rain systems move through the Bay of Fundy region
🚢 Cruise season reaches its autumn peak with fall-foliage visitors arriving in Saint John.

Week 1

Thu Oct 1

• October begins with cooler mornings and changing leaves
• Fall tourism season active around Saint John Harbour

Fri Oct 2

• Weekend apple and harvest season continues around southern New Brunswick

Sat Oct 3

• Evening entertainment spotlight:
• Grace, 2 – Celebrating The Tragically Hip scheduled in Saint John.

Sun Oct 4

• Fall walking weather along Harbour Passage
• Take It To The Limit: A Tribute to the Eagles scheduled.

Week 2

Mon Oct 5

• School routines settled into autumn schedule

Tue Oct 6

• Local history note:
• Saint John developed around its harbour and shipbuilding economy

Wed Oct 7

• Fog and cool mornings become more common

Thu Oct 8

• Peak colour season often developing in nearby parks and trails

Fri Oct 9

• Thanksgiving weekend begins

Sat Oct 10

• Music event:
• Solitary Man: Celebrating the Music of Neil Diamond scheduled.

Sun Oct 11

• Family gathering day for many households

Mon Oct 12 – Thanksgiving (Canada)

• Canadian Thanksgiving
• Local history reflection: harvest traditions remain important across New Brunswick

Week 3

Tue Oct 13

• Cruise season remains active with autumn visitors arriving for foliage tours

Wed Oct 14

• Concert night:
• The Sheepdogs appearing in Saint John.

Thu Oct 15

• Cool evenings increasingly require jackets

Fri Oct 16

• Music event:
• Loreena McKennitt scheduled in Saint John.

Sat Oct 17

• Prime weekend for autumn photography and drives

Sun Oct 18

• Fall trail activity often remains busy before leaf drop accelerates

Week 4

Mon Oct 19

• Typical late-October pattern: cooler air and stronger winds

Tue Oct 20

• Local history note:
• Saint John became Canada’s first incorporated city in 1785.

Wed Oct 21

• Sunset now noticeably earlier

Thu Oct 22

• Harbour mornings often begin with fog or low cloud

Fri Oct 23

• Halloween displays begin appearing throughout neighbourhoods

Sat Oct 24

• Community events and school activities common through late October

Sun Oct 25

• Final week before Halloween approaches

Final Days of October

Mon Oct 26

• Trees begin losing most remaining leaves

Tue Oct 27

• Cooler overnight temperatures becoming more common

Wed Oct 28

• Late-season walking and photography weather

Thu Oct 29

• Pumpkin and Halloween preparations continue

Fri Oct 30

• Uptown and community Halloween events likely appearing on calendars.

Sat Oct 31 – Halloween

• Halloween
• Costumes, family activities, and community events throughout the region

October 2026 Quick Almanac

🍁 Peak fall colours
🚢 Active autumn cruise season
🌧️ More frequent rain and wind systems
🎃 Thanksgiving and Halloween month
🌙 Nights becoming noticeably longer
🧥 Sweater and jacket season begins in earnest

November 2026 in Saint John, NB

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Typical November conditions in Saint John:
🌅 Sunrise: ~7:15–7:45 AM
🌇 Sunset: ~4:35–4:55 PM
🌡️ Average temperatures: 1°C to 7°C
🌧️ November is often one of the wetter months of the year in Saint John, with rain, wind, fog, and occasional early snow.

Week 1

Sun November 1

• Clocks return to Standard Time after Halloween weekend
• Darker evenings arrive quickly across the city

Mon November 2

• Early winter tire season and storm preparation period

Tue November 3

• Harbour fog and rain become more common along the Bay of Fundy

Wed November 4

• Cruise season usually winding down in Saint John harbour

Thu November 5

• Windy conditions common along the waterfront

Fri November 6

• First true late-autumn weekend atmosphere settles in

Sat November 7

• Uptown cafés and indoor community events become more active

Week 2

Sun November 8

• Remembrance observances begin appearing around the region

Mon November 9

• Cooler overnight temperatures often bring frost inland

Tue November 10

• Harbour sunsets now before 5 PM

Wed November 11 – Remembrance Day

• Ceremonies held throughout Saint John and New Brunswick
• History note:
  Saint John contributed heavily to Canada’s military history through both World Wars and its shipbuilding tradition

Thu November 12

• Early Christmas and holiday shopping season begins growing uptown

Fri November 13

• Rain and strong coastal winds common this time of year

Sat November 14

• Local craft fairs and holiday markets typically begin appearing

Week 3

Sun November 15

• Mid-November transition toward winter conditions

Mon November 16

• First scattered snow showers possible depending on coastal systems

Tue November 17

• History note:
  Saint John became Canada’s first incorporated city in 1785.

Wed November 18

• Harbour Passage becomes quieter as tourism season fades

Thu November 19

• Bay of Fundy tides and colder air create dramatic waterfront scenery

Fri November 20

• Indoor concert and theatre season active

Sat November 21

• Holiday lighting and seasonal displays may begin appearing around Uptown

Week 4

Sun November 22

• Late autumn storms become more frequent

Mon November 23

• Typical November weather:
  🌧️ Cold rain
  🌫️ Fog
  🌬️ Wind
  ❄️ Occasional wet snow inland

Tue November 24

• Daylight shrinking rapidly approaching December

Wed November 25

• Community food drives and holiday charity events often increase

Thu November 26

• American Thanksgiving tourism traffic occasionally visible near border routes

Fri November 27

• Black Friday shopping activity spreads into Canadian retail areas

Sat November 28

• Holiday season atmosphere now visible across Saint John

Final Days of November

Sun November 29

• First Advent season weekend

Mon November 30

• Meteorological winter begins the next day
• Snowfall chances increasing into December

November 2026 Quick Almanac

🌧️ Wet Atlantic weather month
🌫️ Frequent fog near the harbour
🍂 Last leaves usually gone by mid-month
❄️ First snow chances increase late month
🕯️ Remembrance Day ceremonies central to the month
🎄 Holiday market and winter event season begins

Saint John in November has a quieter, reflective atmosphere — the transition point between colourful autumn and the long Atlantic winter.

December 2026 in Saint John, NB

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December in Saint John usually brings:
❄️ Average highs: −1°C to +3°C
🌙 Sunset: 4:20–4:35 PM early in the month
🌅 Sunrise: 7:45–7:55 AM
🌊 Bay of Fundy influence often creates changing conditions: rain, snow, freezing rain, fog, and windy periods.
🎄 Holiday markets, theatre productions, concerts, and seasonal events become major parts of the month. Saint John maintains active city and community event calendars year-round.

Week 1

Tue Dec 1

• Meteorological winter begins
• Holiday decorations begin appearing across Uptown areas

Wed Dec 2

• First full holiday season week
• Evening shopping activity increases

Thu Dec 3

• Local arts and music schedules become busier

Fri Dec 4

• First holiday weekend begins
• Seasonal performances commonly appear around the city calendar

Sat Dec 5

• Holiday craft fairs and markets often appear through the region

Sun Dec 6

• Family activity day
• Winter harbour scenery becomes more noticeable

Week 2

Mon Dec 7

• Early winter routines settle in

Tue Dec 8

• Schools move into concert and holiday activity season

Wed Dec 9

• History note:
  Saint John remains one of Atlantic Canada’s major year-round port cities.

Thu Dec 10

• Sunset now occurring near the year’s earliest point

Fri Dec 11

• Uptown holiday traffic increases

Sat Dec 12

• Popular weekend for markets, skating, and holiday outings

Sun Dec 13

• Evening lights and decorations become city highlights

Week 3

Mon Dec 14

• Winter weather becomes more changeable

Tue Dec 15

• Mid-December often brings the first sustained snow cover

Wed Dec 16

• School holiday anticipation increases

Thu Dec 17

• Holiday concert and theatre season active
• Seasonal performances are commonly scheduled through city venues.

Fri Dec 18

• Last major shopping weekend begins

Sat Dec 19

• Family gatherings and community events

Sun Dec 20

• Winter travel activity increases

Week 4

Mon Dec 21 – Winter Solstice

• Shortest day of the year
• About 8½ hours of daylight

Tue Dec 22

• School holiday period begins for many families

Wed Dec 23

• Last-minute shopping and preparation day

Thu Dec 24 – Christmas Eve

• Community and family traditions
• Evening church and holiday gatherings

Fri Dec 25 – Christmas Day

• Quieter city atmosphere
• Family celebrations throughout the region

Sat Dec 26 – Boxing Day

• Shopping and post-holiday activity day

Sun Dec 27

• Winter recreation and family outings

Final Days of 2026

Mon Dec 28

• Holiday week continues

Tue Dec 29

• Winter break activities

Wed Dec 30

• New Year’s preparations begin

Thu Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve

• End of 2026
• Community celebrations and entertainment activities often scheduled around the city calendar

December 2026 Quick Almanac

🎄 Holiday lights season
❄️ First extended winter weather period
🌊 Harbour fog can still occur despite cold temperatures
🎶 Peak theatre and seasonal performance month
☃️ Snow cover increasingly likely by late December
🌙 Long nights and shortest daylight of the year