Peggy's Cove weather in January (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Is January a good time to explore Peggy's Cove weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Peggy's Cove generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -6°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Peggy's Cove in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 108 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Peggy's Cove. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Peggy's Cove climate page with graphs.

 

Peggy's Cove, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Halifax, Canada (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

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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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