Climate and Weather of Nova Scotia, Canada

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 and 23°C.

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

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 of rain in December, dropping to 91 mm 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.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Nova Scotia, Canada?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.