Weather in April in Nova Scotia
Are you planning a trip a to Nova Scotia in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Nova Scotia in April?
Nova Scotia is a region in Canada. April in Nova Scotia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Chéticamp to 12°C in Shelburne. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Shelburne and -2°C in Chéticamp.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Amherst with an average of 93 mm to high snow/rainfall in Birch Plain with 139 mm.Average sunshine
The city Halifax usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Nova Scotia for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nova Scotia climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Nova Scotia?
Halifax
In April Halifax generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lunenburg
In April Lunenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Baddeck
In April Baddeck generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Digby
In April Digby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pictou
In April Pictou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nova Scotia, in Canada.
Is April the best time to visit Nova Scotia?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Nova Scotia due to the typically poor weather in Halifax.
On average, the best time to visit Nova Scotia is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Halifax. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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