Weather in October in Nova Scotia
Planning a getaway to Nova Scotia this October 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 October?
Nova Scotia is a region in Canada. October in Nova Scotia generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C in Chéticamp to 16°C in Shelburne. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Shelburne and 7°C in Chéticamp.For a closer look at conditions across Nova Scotia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Amherst with an average of 105 mm to heavy rainfall in Birch Plain with 170 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 161 hours of sunlight anticipated in Halifax. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Nova Scotia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Nova Scotia?
Halifax
In October Halifax generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lunenburg
In October Lunenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Baddeck
In October Baddeck generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pictou
In October Pictou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Digby
In October Digby generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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 October the best time to visit Nova Scotia?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Nova Scotia due to the typically unpleasant weather in Halifax.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Halifax. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Nova Scotia.
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