Nova Scotia Weather & Climate: Canada

Climate by month across Nova Scotia, Canada, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Nova Scotia

In Canada you have several regions, one of which is called Nova Scotia. The most popular city in this region is Halifax, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Nova Scotia. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Nova Scotia, the months of July, August and September bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73°F).

Nova Scotia reaches its peak temperature in August, hitting 23°C (73°F), while January brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 1°C (34°F).

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March, April, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Nova Scotia experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain in December, dropping to 91 mm (3.6 in) in May.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Climate map of Nova Scotia

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Halifax 1°C (34°F) 23°C (73°F) -8°C (18°F) 16°C (61°F) 1379 mm (54 in) 1,965 hours
Lunenburg 2°C (36°F) 23°C (73°F) -7°C (19°F) 16°C (61°F) 1477 mm (58 in) 1,965 hours
Baddeck -1°C (30°F) 23°C (73°F) -10°C (14°F) 15°C (59°F) 1673 mm (66 in)
Pictou -1°C (30°F) 25°C (77°F) -10°C (14°F) 15°C (59°F) 1238 mm (49 in) 1,853 hours
Digby 2°C (36°F) 20°C (68°F) -6°C (21°F) 14°C (57°F) 1395 mm (55 in)
Truro 0°C (32°F) 26°C (79°F) -11°C (12°F) 14°C (57°F) 1232 mm (49 in)

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