Temperature in Nova Scotia in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Nova Scotia, Canada this August.

Nova Scotia, Canada, a region in Canada, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 19°C (66°F) in Yarmouth to 26°C (79°F) in Caledonia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Caledonia and 14°C (57°F) in Yarmouth. In August, it is summer. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Nova Scotia, Canada.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Nova Scotia, Canada in August?

Find the average daytime temperatures in August for the most popular destinations in Nova Scotia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Nova Scotia in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

Nova Scotia temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Nova Scotia, Canada in August?

Halifax averages a daytime high of 23°C (73°F) in August, which is high for Nova Scotia, Canada.

How cold does it get at night in Nova Scotia, Canada in August?

Average overnight lows in Nova Scotia, Canada during August sit near 16°C (61°F) in Halifax.

What is the warmest city in August in Nova Scotia, Canada?

Caledonia tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 15°C (59°F).

What is the coldest city in August in Nova Scotia, Canada?

When looking through our records, we find that Yarmouth stands out as the coolest city in Nova Scotia, Canada for the month of August. Daytime highs average 19°C (66°F) and it cools down to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

How much sun does Nova Scotia, Canada get in August?

Halifax enjoys approximately 226 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

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