Cape Breton Island
A coastal drive regularly ranked among the most scenic on the continent, Gaelic music still played the way it was brought over generations ago, and whales working the coastline close enough to watch from the cliffs.
The best time to visit Cape Breton Island is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 17:31 (UTC-3).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 67°F · rain 5.3in · 15.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Sydney, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C35°F | 178mm7.0in | 9.0h9.0h | |
| February | 0°C31°F | 130mm5.1in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| March | 2°C36°F | 127mm5.0in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 7°C45°F | 141mm5.6in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| May | 13°C55°F | 83mm3.3in | 14.9h14.9h | |
| June | 19°C67°F | 135mm5.3in | 15.8h15.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 23°C73°F | 97mm3.8in | 15.4h15.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 24°C74°F | 129mm5.1in | 14.1h14.1h | in the recommended window |
| September | 20°C67°F | 123mm4.8in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 14°C58°F | 123mm4.8in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| November | 9°C48°F | 178mm7.0in | 9.4h9.4h | |
| December | 4°C39°F | 166mm6.5in | 8.6h8.6h |
Good to know
- Currency
- CAD · Canadian dollar
- Language
- English, French
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Cape Breton Island?
The best time to visit Cape Breton Island is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does Cape Breton Island get?
Typical daytime highs in Cape Breton Island are Mar–May 7°C (45°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (72°F), Sep–Nov 14°C (58°F), Dec–Feb 2°C (35°F).
Is Cape Breton Island expensive?
On the ground, Cape Breton Island is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Cape Breton Island good for?
Cape Breton Island is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, moving about and doing things, old stones and real towns.