Western Shore (NS) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Western Shore, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C (34°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 16°C (61°F) in August to around -8°C (18°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Western Shore experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1479 mm (58 in) of precipitation annually. Year-round, Western Shore has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 152 mm (6 in), and the driest month, August, with 97 mm (3.8 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Western Shore Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Western Shore. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce 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 Western Shore.

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