Mahone Bay weather in January (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Is Mahone Bay a good destination in January, weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Mahone Bay typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 1°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -8°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Mahone Bay in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 108 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mahone Bay. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mahone Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Mahone Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Halifax, Canada (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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