Weather
Offering year-round fun, food, and adventures, let us help you prepare for whichever seasons you plan to visit Nova Scotia in!
Weather in Nova Scotia can be summed up with one word – moderate. It rarely gets extremely hot or extremely cold and the daily temperature does fluctuate both by time of day and by your proximity to the ocean.
For example, if you spend the morning in Halifax by the Atlantic Ocean, the afternoon in Wolfville near the Bay of Fundy and end up in the harbourside town of Yarmouth in the evening – the weather and temperature can be quite different from place to place. Having a light fleece or knit sweater on hand for easy layering will ensure you are comfortable, wherever you are.
Summer
Mid-June to mid-September daytime temperatures:
+20 to +25 °C (70 to 80 °F) though temperatures can reach +30 to +32 °C (86 to 90F) or higher with humidity.
Fall
Mid-September to mid-November daytime temperatures:
+10 to +20 °C (50 to 70 °F)
Mid-November to mid-December daytime temperatures:
0 to +10 °C (30 to 50 °F)
Winter
Mid-December to mid-March daytime temperatures:
-15 to +5 °C (5 to 41 °F)
Spring
Mid-March to late-April daytime temperatures:
0 to +10 °C (32 to 50 °F)
Late-April to mid-June daytime temperatures:
+10 to +20 °C (50 to 70 °F)
Severe Weather
In the event there is severe weather predicted, you can check Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Weather Conditions and Forecast by Locations for the latest public alerts. You can also get alerts and information about weather emergencies directly from the Province of Nova Scotia.
If weather events are affecting road conditions, you can receive updates by dialing 511 on any phone or visiting the 511 Nova Scotia website.
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