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Temperature in Nova Scotia in January

Nova Scotia is a region in Canada. January in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Amherst with -1°C to low temperatures in Yarmouth with 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Yarmouth and -12°C in Amherst. January falls during 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 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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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in January in Nova Scotia?
    • Based on our systematic data collection, Yarmouth has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 3°C, while at night is goes down to an approximate temperature of -4°C."

  • What is the coldest city in January in Nova Scotia?
    • According to our data, Amherst holds the title for the coldest city in Nova Scotia in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately -1°C and drops to lows of about -12°C during the night.

  • How much sun does Nova Scotia get in January?
    • Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 108 hours of sunlight expected in Halifax. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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