Nova Scotia Weather Forecast
Nova Scotia weather: 65°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Nova Scotia
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 36 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 2,4 in, 4,4 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Nova Scotia
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
16-day forecast for Nova Scotia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Rain | 72° / 64° | 40% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 76° / 65° | 84% · 2,4 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 74° / 66° | 76% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 61° | 40% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 56° | 5% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 54° | 3% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 56° | 40% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 60° | 40% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 79° / 60° | 13% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 54° | 10% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 52° | 16% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 52° | 19% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 56° | 19% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 56° | 23% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 53° | 23% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 55° / 49° | 23% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 1 |
What this means for Nova Scotia
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month.
A 40% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 74°F.
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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 65°F (18°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 96% and wind is 13 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 3:22 PM.
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 23, 2026 at 3:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
