Western Shore weather in January (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Western Shore this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Western Shore tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 1°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -8°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Western Shore in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 108 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Western Shore. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Western Shore climate page with graphs.

 

Western Shore, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

* Data from: Halifax, Canada (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in January

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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