Temperature in Nova Scotia in January

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

Nova Scotia, Canada, a region in Canada, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from -1°C (30°F) in Amherst to 3°C (37°F) in Yarmouth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C (25°F) in Yarmouth and -12°C (10°F) in Amherst. January is part of the winter season On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

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

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Nova Scotia. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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See also: Nova Scotia weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Nova Scotia in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nova Scotia.

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 January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Nova Scotia temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Halifax. That makes January a very low month for Nova Scotia, Canada.

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

After dark, Halifax cools to about -8°C (18°F) on an average January night.

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

Yarmouth tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around -4°C (25°F).

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

The coldest city in January in Nova Scotia, Canada is Amherst when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around -1°C (30°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -12°C (10°F).

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

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 108 hours of sunlight anticipated in Halifax. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

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