Showers and Thunderstorms Arrive Friday

You will need your umbrella in Saint John this Friday. Environment Canada forecasts increasing cloudiness with a 60 percent chance of showers developing by late morning and continuing into the afternoon. The system brings a risk of late afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures reach a high of 22 degrees Celsius, though coastal areas stay cooler at 15 degrees. Factoring in the humidity, the air feels closer to 25 degrees. Fog patches dissipate as the morning progresses.

Showers continue Friday night, bringing five to 10 millimeters of rain. The thunderstorm risk persists through the evening, accompanied by returning fog patches. Temperatures drop to a low of 13 degrees.

Weekend Weather Improves

Your Saturday begins with clouds and lingering fog patches. The fog clears in the morning, and the sky becomes a mix of sun and cloud by noon. The temperature hits 21 degrees inland and 15 degrees along the coast. The UV index rises to an 8, meaning you need sunscreen if you spend time outside. Saturday night brings cloudy periods and a low of 12 degrees.

Sunday offers a pleasant mix of sun and cloud. Temperatures warm up to a high of 23 degrees. You will see a 30 percent chance of showers during the day. Sunday night remains mostly cloudy with a low of 12 degrees.

Seven Day Overview

The warm trend continues into Monday with a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 25 degrees. Rain returns on Tuesday, keeping the high at 23 degrees and pushing the overnight low to 15 degrees. Wednesday brings back the sun and clouds with a high of 22 degrees, followed by a cloudy Thursday at 21 degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it rain this weekend in Saint John?

You will experience rain and possible thunderstorms on Friday. Saturday stays mostly dry after morning fog clears. Sunday carries a slight 30 percent chance of showers.

What are the temperatures this weekend?

Friday reaches 22 degrees inland. Saturday hits 21 degrees. Sunday warms up to 23 degrees. Coastal areas remain cooler at 15 degrees on Friday and Saturday.

Is there a risk of thunderstorms?

Yes. The forecast includes a risk of thunderstorms late Friday afternoon and into Friday evening.