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CanadaThe climate of Nova Scotia
The current climate in Nova Scotia features temperatures ranging from a high of 25°C to a low of 2°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Nova Scotia, Canada.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Nova Scotia gets 964 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 108 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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The best time to visit Nova Scotia for mild to warm weather is May and July up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Nova Scotia.
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Climate Table of Nova Scotia
The climate table of Nova Scotia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Nova Scotia, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Nova Scotia
Yearly Temperature in Nova Scotia
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Nova Scotia, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nova Scotia
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nova Scotia
Average Snowfall per Month in Nova Scotia
Total Yearly Snowfall in Nova Scotia
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Nova Scotia
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Average weather in Nova Scotia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nova Scotia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.