Dalhousie Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Dalhousie. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in June to a moderate 12°C (54°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 20°C (68°F) in June to around -1°C (30°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Dalhousie has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1664 mm (66 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Dalhousie shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 384 mm (15 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month October offers drier and sunnier days, with around 26 mm (1 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Dalhousie Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dalhousie.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 45%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year