What’s the climate like in Nova Scotia?
The current climate of Nova Scotia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C during the day to lows of 2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Nova Scotia in recent years was 33°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in February 2023.
On average, Nova Scotia gets 964 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 108 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Nova Scotia?
The best time to visit Nova Scotia for pleasant to warm weather is May and July through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Nova Scotia.
Climate Table of Nova Scotia
The climate table of Nova Scotia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -6 | -3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 74 | 55 | 104 | 72 | 51 | 126 | 50 | 69 | 76 | 83 | 113 | 91 |
| Snow (cm) | 24 | 33 | 31 | 6,8 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,6 | 7,7 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 25°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 2°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 964 mm per year, averaging 80 mm per month
- Snowfall: 108 cm per year
- Driest months: 50 mm in July, 51 mm in May and 55 mm in February
- Wettest months: 126 mm in June, 113 mm in November and 104 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Nova Scotia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nova Scotia, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nova Scotia
This graph shows how much precipitation Nova Scotia, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Nova Scotia
This graph shows how much snow Nova Scotia, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Nova Scotia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nova Scotia, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nova Scotia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nova Scotia, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nova Scotia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nova Scotia, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Nova Scotia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Nova Scotia, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Nova Scotia by Month
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