Nova Scotia, Canada Weather

Nova Scotia,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
22°C
71.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 1,011 hPa

Feel like: 26 °C

Temperature: 22°C

Cloud: 1%

Humidity: 68%

Wind: E - 4 km/h

Visibility: 25.8 km

Weather forecast

Sun
26 Jul
10°C / 24°C
Moderate Rain
Mon
27 Jul
11°C / 23°C
Overcast
Tue
28 Jul
13°C / 24°C
Overcast
Wed
29 Jul
12°C / 20°C
Drizzle
Thu
30 Jul
14°C / 17°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
15:00 PM
16° / 22°
16° / 22°
Clear Sky
68% 5 km/h
16:00 PM
17° / 22°
17° / 22°
Clear Sky
74% 6 km/h
17:00 PM
17° / 23°
17° / 23°
Clear Sky
70% 8 km/h
18:00 PM
15° / 23°
15° / 23°
Clear Sky
64% 10 km/h
19:00 PM
15° / 22°
15° / 22°
Clear Sky
62% 11 km/h
20:00 PM
14° / 22°
14° / 22°
Clear Sky
62% 13 km/h
21:00 PM
13° / 21°
13° / 21°
Clear Sky
63% 16 km/h
22:00 PM
13° / 19°
13° / 19°
Clear Sky
69% 17 km/h
23:00 PM
12° / 17°
12° / 17°
Clear Sky
76% 10 km/h
00:00 AM
12° / 15°
12° / 15°
Clear Sky
85% 6 km/h
01:00 AM
12° / 14°
12° / 14°
Clear Sky
89% 4 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 22.3°C
  • Average low 12.83°C
  • Hottest day 27°C (15 July 2026)
  • Coldest day 10°C (17 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 78.43%
  • Days with precipitation 21 days
  • Highest precipitation 40 mm (22 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 22°C
  • Min: 12°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 warm weather in Nova Scotia, with temperatures between 20ºC to 23ºC (68.0ºF to 73.4ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunscreen (if spending time outdoors)
- Light, breathable socks
- Shorts or lightweight trousers

Temperature

Early
8°C / 13°C
Morning
8°C / 11°C
Afternoon
16°C / 22°C
Evening
13°C / 21°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 419
  • CO 125
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 102
  • PM10 11
  • PM25 10
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,385

Sunrise / Sunset

08:53
23:49