Average annual temperatures for Nova Scotia (7°C/45°F) are slightly above the average for Canada (4°C/39°F).
Average annual rainfall for Nova Scotia (1,040mm/41 inches) is significantly above the average for Canada (705mm/28 inches).
July is the hottest or warmest month in Nova Scotia, with an average maximum temperate of 24°C/75°F.
February is the coolest or coldest month in Nova Scotia, with an average minimum temperate of -9°C/16°F.
December is the wettest or most rainy month in Nova Scotia, with an average rainfall of 112mm/4 inches.
August is the driest or least rainy month in Nova Scotia, with an average rainfall of 67mm/3 inches.
Halifax is the hottest or warmest place in Nova Scotia, with an average maximum temperate of 8°C/46°F.
Sydney is the coldest place in Nova Scotia, with an average maximum temperate of 7°C/45°F.
Dartmouth is the most rainy or wettest place in Nova Scotia, with an average annual rainfall of 1,264mm/50 inches.
Sydney is the least rainy or driest place in Nova Scotia, with an average annual rainfall of 574mm/23 inches.
| Place | Min Temp | Max Temp | Avg Temp | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | 3 | 13 | 8 | 1,264 |
| Halifax | 3 | 13 | 8 | 1,264 |
| Sydney | 2 | 11 | 7 | 574 |