Nova Scotia Weather Forecast
Nova Scotia weather: 63°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Nova Scotia is a province in Canada. Nova Scotia is a Canadian province or territory. It has a population of about 1.1 million. The capital is Halifax.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Nova Scotia with overcast. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 62°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 15%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Nova Scotia is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 17°F.
Nearby highlights include Acadia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is 6.8°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Nova Scotia today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Nova Scotia
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Nova Scotia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:33 AM, Aug 22 local time.
See the Nova Scotia forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Nova Scotia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 62° | 15% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 72° / 62° | 96% · 3,3 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 66° | 89% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌥️ Fog | 77° / 60° | 36% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 57° | 11% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 54° | 3% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌥️ Fog | 75° / 57° | 30% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 60° | 30% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 49° | 6% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 46° | 11% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 57° | 15% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 57° | 23% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 49° | 16% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 45° | 24% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 50° | 24% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 16% | -- | — |
Climate in Nova Scotia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 19° | 4,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 33° | 17° | 4,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 42° | 27° | 6,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 49° | 34° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 44° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 69° | 53° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 75° | 60° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 74° | 60° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 55° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 47° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 35° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 25° | 5,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Nova Scotia
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Nova Scotia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Nova Scotia
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Nova Scotia
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Nova Scotia
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia is a province in Canada. Its coordinates are 44.682, -63.7443. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Nova Scotia right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nova Scotia?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Nova Scotia, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nova Scotia in?
Nova Scotia observes America/Halifax (UTC-03:00). The local time is 10:33 AM.
How many people live in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia has a population of approximately 1.1 million.
What are the top things to do in Nova Scotia?
Popular options include Acadia National Park.
What places are in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia covers 1 places in this atlas, including Halifax.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ca-provinces) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 10:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
