Nova Scotia, Canada Weather

Nova Scotia,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
17°C
62.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 998 hPa

Feel like: 16 °C

Temperature: 17°C

Cloud: 3%

Humidity: 84%

Wind: NW - 12 km/h

Visibility: 16.5 km

Weather forecast

Mon
06 Jul
10°C / 23°C
Overcast
Tue
07 Jul
13°C / 23°C
Overcast
Wed
08 Jul
11°C / 16°C
Drizzle
Thu
09 Jul
14°C / 21°C
Overcast
Fri
10 Jul
14°C / 23°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
10:00 AM
14° / 17°
14° / 17°
Clear Sky
84% 38 km/h
11:00 AM
13° / 18°
13° / 18°
Clear Sky
75% 36 km/h
12:00 PM
13° / 19°
13° / 19°
Clear Sky
72% 32 km/h
13:00 PM
14° / 20°
14° / 20°
Clear Sky
68% 30 km/h
14:00 PM
13° / 20°
13° / 20°
Clear Sky
63% 29 km/h
15:00 PM
12° / 21°
12° / 21°
Clear Sky
58% 32 km/h
16:00 PM
13° / 21°
13° / 21°
Clear Sky
61% 31 km/h
17:00 PM
12° / 21°
12° / 21°
Clear Sky
59% 34 km/h
18:00 PM
12° / 20°
12° / 20°
Mainly Clear
61% 34 km/h
19:00 PM
11° / 19°
11° / 19°
Mainly Clear
62% 34 km/h
20:00 PM
11° / 19°
11° / 19°
Mainly Clear
61% 32 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 22.3°C
  • Average low 13.77°C
  • Hottest day 31°C (03 July 2026)
  • Coldest day 10°C (06 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 82.4%
  • Days with precipitation 23 days
  • Highest precipitation 46 mm (23 June 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 30°C
  • Min: 20°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 18ºC to 21ºC (64.4ºF to 69.8ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Shorts or lightweight trousers
- Sunscreen (if spending time outdoors)
- Sun hat or cap
- T-shirt or short-sleeve blouse

Temperature

Early
15°C / 20°C
Morning
14°C / 15°C
Afternoon
12°C / 21°C
Evening
11°C / 18°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 436
  • CO 150
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 65
  • PM10 10
  • PM25 10
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,460

Sunrise / Sunset

08:36
00:03