Bedford (NS) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Monthly Temperature in Bedford

In Bedford, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C (34°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in August to -9°C (16°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Bedford

Bedford experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1328 mm (52 in) of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Bedford enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 138 mm (5.4 in) of precipitation, while in May, Bedford receives about 88 mm (3.5 in). For more details, please visit our Bedford Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Bedford

Bedford can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

Humidity in Bedford by Month

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bedford.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 76%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year