Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Nova Scotia? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.
Nova Scotia is part of Canada. Canada is a huge country, so the climate here varies from temperate in south to subarctic and arctic in north. Winters are sometimes tough, especially in the interior, where the climate is continental. You can expect snow in some places for five months of the year. Southern coastal parts of Canada have a temperate climate, with mild and rainy winters and quite warm summers.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Amherst, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Valley, Antigonish, Baddeck, Bedford, Caledonia, Canso, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cape Breton Island, Chester, Chéticamp, Cole Harbour, Dartmouth, Digby, Eastern Shore, Glace Bay, Guysborough, Halifax, Halifax Region, Hubley, Kemptville, Liverpool, Louisbourg, Lunenburg, Minas Basin, New Glasgow, North Sydney, Northumberland Shore, Parrsboro, Peggy's Cove, Pictou, Porters Lake, Pubnico, Shelburne, South Shore, Springhill, Sydney, Truro, Windsor, Wolfville, Yarmouth, Yarmouth and Digby.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Sydney and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 12.7 ℃ (54.86 ℉). The coldest month here is February, the average maximum temperature is -1.7 ℃ (28.94 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -11.1 ℃ (12.02 ℉). The most rainy month here is December, the average number of rainy days is 21.2. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 11.7. 
When travelling around Nova Scotia, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Canada is Mount Logan (5959 m) and the lowest point is Atlantic Ocean (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in January is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in January is -1.1 ℃ (30.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -10 ℃ (14 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 0.35 ℃ (32.63 ℉). At the end of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -1.4 ℃ (29.48 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 20.5. The average rainfall is 151.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:40 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:01 and at the end of the month 9:36.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in February is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in February is -1.7 ℃ (28.94 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -11.1 ℃ (12.02 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -1.4 ℃ (29.48 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 0 ℃ (32 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 16.2. The average rainfall is 135 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:36 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:19 and at the end of the month 11:06.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in March is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in March is 1.7 ℃ (35.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -6.6 ℃ (20.12 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 0 ℃ (32 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 4.05 ℃ (39.29 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 16.9. The average rainfall is 140.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:55 and at the end of the month 12:45.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in April is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in April is 6.4 ℃ (43.52 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -1.7 ℃ (28.94 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 4.05 ℃ (39.29 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.75 ℃ (49.55 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 15.5. The average rainfall is 129.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:45 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:33 and at the end of the month 14:18.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in May is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in May is 13.1 ℃ (55.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.7 ℃ (36.86 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.75 ℃ (49.55 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.25 ℃ (61.25 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 13.6. The average rainfall is 101.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:18 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:58 and at the end of the month 15:28.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in June is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in June is 19.4 ℃ (66.92 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.7 ℃ (45.86 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.25 ℃ (61.25 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.4 ℃ (70.52 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 13.1. The average rainfall is 94.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:44 and at the end of the month 15:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in July is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in July is 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.7 ℃ (54.86 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.4 ℃ (70.52 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 11.7. The average rainfall is 85.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:26 and at the end of the month 14:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in August is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in August is 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.8 ℃ (55.04 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21 ℃ (69.8 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 12.7. The average rainfall is 95 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:16 and at the end of the month 13:31.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in September is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in September is 18.8 ℃ (65.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.9 ℃ (48.02 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21 ℃ (69.8 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.45 ℃ (59.81 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 13.7. The average rainfall is 114.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:31 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:44 and at the end of the month 11:55.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in October is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in October is 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 4 ℃ (39.2 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.45 ℃ (59.81 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.5 ℃ (49.1 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 16. The average rainfall is 145 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:55 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:07 and at the end of the month 10:20.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in November is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in November is 6.9 ℃ (44.42 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0 ℃ (32 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.5 ℃ (49.1 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 4.35 ℃ (39.83 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 17.9. The average rainfall is 152.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:20 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:37 and at the end of the month 9:02.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Nova Scotia in December is this: The average highest temperature in Nova Scotia in December is 1.8 ℃ (35.24 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -5.5 ℃ (22.1 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 4.35 ℃ (39.83 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 0.35 ℃ (32.63 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 21.2. The average rainfall is 163.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:02 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:41 and at the end of the month 8:37.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.| Halifax | temperature: - | highest temperature: 1.6 ℃ (34.88 ℉) | lowest temperature: -6.8 ℃ (19.76 ℉) | rainfall: 158.4mm | rainy days: 18.3 |
| Sydney | temperature: - | highest temperature: 1.8 ℃ (35.24 ℉) | lowest temperature: -5.5 ℃ (22.1 ℉) | rainfall: 163.6mm | rainy days: 21.2 |