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Nova Scotia Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Nova Scotia is a region in Canada. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Nova Scotia over the year. What is the best time to visit Nova Scotia?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Nova Scotia over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Nova Scotia in January
In January the weather in Nova Scotia is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Amherst with -1°C (30°F) to low in Yarmouth with 3°C (37°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Nova Scotia. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Nova Scotia in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Nova Scotia in February
In February the weather in Nova Scotia is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Chéticamp with -2°C (28°F) to low in Shelburne with 3°C (37°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Nova Scotia in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Nova Scotia in March
In March the weather in Nova Scotia is generally less favorable. March is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Chéticamp with 1°C (34°F) to low in Shelburne with 7°C (45°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Nova Scotia in March here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Nova Scotia in August
In August the weather in Nova Scotia is generally excellent. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Yarmouth with 19°C (66°F) to high in Caledonia with 26°C (79°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Nova Scotia.
Find more detailed climate information for Nova Scotia in August here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Nova Scotia in December
In December the weather in Nova Scotia is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C (36°F) in Margaree Valley to 6°C (43°F) in Yarmouth. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Nova Scotia in December here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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