Nova Scotia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nova Scotia, Canada. Like most weather services, we show Nova Scotia at one spot: Halifax, its largest city. At 6:45 PM local time it was clear and 4°C (38°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–SepOff season Nov–Apr
About Halifax weather
Is it raining in Halifax right now?
No. It’s clear and 4° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Halifax this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–16° and lows of 0–10°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Halifax lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Halifax?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Nova Scotia weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nova Scotia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nova Scotia is Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (32°F) in February to 21°C (70°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Nova Scotia?
December is the wettest month, with about 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 85 mm (3.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Nova Scotia?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -6°C (21°F).
Does Nova Scotia have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 141 mm (5.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Halifax), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Nova Scotia
Weather can differ a lot within Nova Scotia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | Jul–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 1,300 mm |
| Sydney | Jul–Sep | None | -1–22°C | 1,224 mm |
| Dartmouth | Jul–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 1,300 mm |
| Lower Sackville | Jun–Sep | None | -1–24°C | 1,094 mm |
| Downtown Halifax | Jul–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 1,300 mm |
| Halifax West End | Jul–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 1,300 mm |
| Bedford | Jul–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 1,300 mm |
| Woodlawn | Jul–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 1,300 mm |
| Halifax South End | Jul–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 1,300 mm |
| Cole Harbour | Jul–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 1,300 mm |
| New Glasgow | Jun–Sep | None | -2–23°C | 1,010 mm |
| Glace Bay | Jul–Sep | None | -1–22°C | 1,224 mm |