Pictou Climate by Month
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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -10°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 254 hours of sunshine.
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