Weather in November in Nova Scotia
Planning a getaway to Nova Scotia this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Nova Scotia in November?
Nova Scotia is a region in Canada. November in Nova Scotia generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Chéticamp to 11°C in Shelburne. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Shelburne and 2°C in Chéticamp.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Amherst with an average of 109 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Birch Plain with 163 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 106 hours of sunlight anticipated in Halifax. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at November's conditions in Nova Scotia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nova Scotia's yearly weather, check out our Nova Scotia climate page.
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Nova Scotia?
Halifax
In November Halifax generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lunenburg
In November Lunenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Baddeck
In November Baddeck generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Digby
In November Digby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pictou
In November Pictou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly 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 November the best time to visit Nova Scotia?
In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Nova Scotia due to the typically poor weather in Halifax.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Halifax. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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