Nova Scotia
Fishing villages painted like they’re competing, the highest tides on earth going out far enough to walk the seabed, and lobster straight off the boat.
The best time to visit Nova Scotia is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (74°F). Local time there is 18:43 (UTC-3).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 70°F · rain 5.4in · 15.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Halifax, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C34°F | 153mm6.0in | 9.1h9.1h | |
| February | 1°C33°F | 125mm4.9in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| March | 5°C40°F | 106mm4.2in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 10°C50°F | 132mm5.2in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| May | 15°C59°F | 90mm3.5in | 14.8h14.8h | |
| June | 21°C70°F | 137mm5.4in | 15.6h15.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C76°F | 103mm4.1in | 15.3h15.3h | in the recommended window |
| August | 24°C76°F | 111mm4.4in | 14.1h14.1h | in the recommended window |
| September | 20°C69°F | 118mm4.6in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 15°C59°F | 129mm5.1in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| November | 9°C47°F | 149mm5.9in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| December | 4°C39°F | 165mm6.5in | 8.8h8.8h |
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 Nova Scotia?
The best time to visit Nova Scotia is Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (74°F).
How warm does Nova Scotia get?
Typical daytime highs in Nova Scotia are Mar–May 10°C (50°F), Jun–Aug 23°C (74°F), Sep–Nov 15°C (58°F), Dec–Feb 2°C (35°F).
Is Nova Scotia expensive?
On the ground, Nova Scotia is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Nova Scotia good for?
Nova Scotia is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, moving about and doing things.