Nova Scotia, Canada Weather

Nova Scotia,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
10°C
50.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 1,016 hPa

Feel like: 8 °C

Temperature: 10°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 82%

Wind: W - 4 km/h

Visibility: 16.2 km

Weather forecast

Sat
26 Sep
10°C / 15°C
Slight Rain
Sun
27 Sep
13°C / 14°C
Moderate Rain Showers
Mon
28 Sep
11°C / 13°C
Moderate Rain Showers
Tue
29 Sep
12°C / 14°C
Fog
Wed
30 Sep
13°C / 15°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
01:00 AM
7° / 10°
7° / 10°
Clear Sky
82% 4 km/h
02:00 AM
6° / 9°
6° / 9°
Clear Sky
81% 3 km/h
03:00 AM
6° / 9°
6° / 9°
Partly Cloudy
81% 4 km/h
04:00 AM
5° / 8°
5° / 8°
Partly Cloudy
83% 7 km/h
05:00 AM
5° / 8°
5° / 8°
Overcast
85% 11 km/h
06:00 AM
6° / 8°
6° / 8°
Overcast
87% 17 km/h
07:00 AM
6° / 8°
6° / 8°
Overcast
88% 19 km/h
08:00 AM
6° / 8°
6° / 8°
Overcast
88% 20 km/h
09:00 AM
6° / 8°
6° / 8°
Overcast
89% 20 km/h
10:00 AM
6° / 8°
6° / 8°
Overcast
88% 22 km/h
11:00 AM
6° / 8°
6° / 8°
Overcast
85% 20 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 17.27°C
  • Average low 9.3°C
  • Hottest day 23°C (03 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 4°C (24 September 2026)
  • Average humidity 82.07%
  • Days with precipitation 20 days
  • Highest precipitation 51 mm (28 September 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 17°C
  • Min: 4°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Nova Scotia over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Nova Scotia in the coming days

Rainfall in Nova Scotia in the coming days

Nova Scotia Climate Summary

Nova Scotia features a Humid continental, no dry season, warm summer (Köppen classification: Dfb), with an average annual temperature of 8.25ºC (46.85ºF), which is about 6.16% higher than the national average for Canada. Annually, the city experiences approximately 70.26 millimeters (2.77 inches) of rainfall, spread across 115.62 rainy days, accounting for 31.68% of the year.

Longitude 44.6819866
Latitude -63.744311
Yearly high temperature 10.21ºC (50.38ºF)
Yearly low temperature 5.02ºC (41.04ºF)
Hottest month July 20.95ºC (69.71ºF)
Coldest month January -5.24ºC (22.57ºF)
Yearly precip 70.26mm (2.77in)
Days with rainfall 115.62 days (31.68%)
Driest month July (83.52%)
Wettest month December (80.5%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -0.23° / -5.24° 10.45 days
February -1.01° / -5.96° 10.36 days
March 2.3° / -2.72° 10.36 days
April 6.79° / 1.64° 11.27 days
May 11.66° / 6.04° 9.18 days
June 15.98° / 10.48° 10.18 days
July 20.95° / 15.17° 8.82 days
August 21.89° / 16.02° 8.0 days
September 19.03° / 13.39° 7.18 days
October 13.82° / 8.88° 8.73 days
November 7.97° / 3.52° 9.91 days
December 3.41° / -0.93° 11.18 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Nova Scotia?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 20.95ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of -5.24ºC).

2. What should I wear in Nova Scotia today?

For today's mild weather in Nova Scotia, with temperatures between 16ºC to 19ºC (60.8ºF to 66.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Sun hat (if spending time outdoors)
- Cotton socks
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Long-sleeve shirt or blouse

Temperature

Early
6°C / 9°C
Morning
6°C / 8°C
Afternoon
9°C / 17°C
Evening
11°C / 17°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 461
  • CO 490
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 13
  • O3 51
  • PM10 11
  • PM25 8
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,458

Sunrise / Sunset

10:05
22:06