Mahone Bay (NS) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Mahone Bay, 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 16°C (61°F) in August to -8°C (18°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Mahone Bay experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1427 mm (56 in) of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Mahone Bay enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 148 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation, while in August, Mahone Bay receives about 94 mm (3.7 in). For more details, please visit our Mahone Bay Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Mahone Bay 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

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mahone Bay.

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