Nova Scotia Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nova Scotia, Canada in July.

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Halifax Lunenburg Baddeck Pictou

Are you planning a trip a to Nova Scotia, Canada in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Nova Scotia in July

Nova Scotia, Canada is a region in Canada. July in Nova Scotia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of July is in the summer season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Yarmouth at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Caledonia at 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Caledonia and 14°C (57°F) in Yarmouth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nova Scotia, Canada, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Amherst with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Baddeck with 123 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Halifax sees close to 235 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Nova Scotia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nova Scotia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Halifax)

January1°C (34°F) February1°C (34°F) March4°C (39°F) April9°C (48°F) May14°C (57°F) This monthJune19°C (66°F) July23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September20°C (68°F) October15°C (59°F) November10°C (50°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nova Scotia in July

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nova Scotia

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Nova Scotia, Canada?

Temperature range in Nova Scotia (July)

Precipitation variation in Nova Scotia (July)

Halifax

In July Halifax generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
235 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Halifax →

Lunenburg

In July Lunenburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
235 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lunenburg →

Baddeck

In July Baddeck generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Baddeck →

Pictou

In July Pictou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
254 hours
221 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pictou →

Digby

In July Digby generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Nova Scotia, in Canada.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nova Scotia in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Halifax 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Lunenburg 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Baddeck 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Pictou 25°C (77°F) 15°C (59°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Digby 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Truro 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Nova Scotia weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nova Scotia, Canada in July?

Expect perfect weather across Nova Scotia, Canada in July. The popular destination of Halifax averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Nova Scotia, Canada in July?

Average temperatures in Nova Scotia, Canada during July range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Halifax.

Does Nova Scotia, Canada get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Halifax averages just 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Nova Scotia, Canada.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Nova Scotia, Canada?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Nova Scotia, Canada with overall perfect weather in Halifax. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Nova Scotia, Canada is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Halifax. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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