Nova Scotia Climate

 

Nova Scotia's climate is largely defined by the sea, which almost entirely surrounds the province. Coastal locations tend to be several degrees cooler than inland locations due to the cooling effect of the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Fundy. A breakdown of the season in Nova Scotia is as follows:

Spring: March 20 - June 20. Very green with trees and plants in bloom and mild daily temperatures in the 10 to 15 degrees Celsius range (50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit).

Summer: June 21 - September 21. The warmest season of the year with average daily temperatures in the 20 to 25 degrees Celsius range (70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).

Fall: September 22 - December 20. Very colourful, with leaves changing from green to a medley of vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. Cooler temperatures averaging in the 10 to 15 degrees Celsius range (50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit) in October and early November and the 0 to 10 degrees Celsius range (30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit) in late November and December.

Winter: December 21 - March 19. The coldest season of the year with average temperatures ranging from -1 to -15 degrees Celsius (0 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit). Snow is typically present during this time.

Current weather forecasts are available from Environment Canada Weather Centre at 902.426.9090 or www.ns.ec.gc.ca.

Sunset/Sunrise

TimeandDate.com offers sunrise and sunset times by month for Halifax, Nova Scotia.