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Pictou Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Pictou is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Pictou, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Pictou experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1238 mm of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Pictou enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 129 mm of precipitation, while in May, Pictou receives about 85 mm.

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

Sunshine over the year

Pictou can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Forecast for Pictou

Wed   Jan 15
-2°C | -6°C
NW 7 m/s
2.2 mm
broken clouds and snow

broken clouds and snow

Thu   Jan 16
-3°C | -9°C
W 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
-4°C | -12°C
NW 3 m/s
1 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight snow

broken clouds and chance of slight snow

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Pictou in Canada

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Pictou?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Pictou?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Pictou?
    December tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Pictou?
    May is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Pictou?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 254 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.