Thinking about venturing to Nova Scotia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Nova Scotia in August?
Nova Scotia is a region in Canada. August in Nova Scotia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Yarmouth at 19°C to warm in Caledonia at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Caledonia and 14°C in Yarmouth. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Nova Scotia.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Amherst with an average of 79 mm to high rainfall in Baddeck with 119 mm. Meanwhile, Halifax enjoys close to 226 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nova Scotia in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nova Scotia climate page.
Where to go in Nova Scotia in August
Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nova Scotia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.
Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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perfect weather 
pleasant 
tolerable 
unpleasant 
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Nova Scotia?
Halifax
In August Halifax generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Halifax
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< July July
<<
23°C
15°C
235 hours
98 mm
11 days
perfect
August August
23°C
16°C
226 hours
95 mm
11 days
perfect
September >> September
>>
20°C
13°C
180 hours
107 mm
10 days
pleasant
Lunenburg
In August Lunenburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Lunenburg
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< July July
<<
22°C
15°C
235 hours
99 mm
11 days
perfect
August August
23°C
16°C
226 hours
96 mm
11 days
perfect
September >> September
>>
20°C
13°C
180 hours
114 mm
11 days
pleasant
Baddeck
In August Baddeck generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Baddeck
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< July July
<<
22°C
14°C
123 mm
10 days
pleasant
August August
23°C
15°C
119 mm
11 days
pleasant
September >> September
>>
19°C
12°C
135 mm
11 days
tolerable
Pictou
In August Pictou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Pictou
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< July July
<<
25°C
15°C
254 hours
89 mm
11 days
perfect
August August
25°C
15°C
221 hours
87 mm
11 days
perfect
September >> September
>>
21°C
11°C
183 hours
104 mm
12 days
pleasant
Digby
In August Digby generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Digby
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
<< July July
<<
20°C
14°C
88 mm
9 days
perfect
August August
20°C
14°C
87 mm
8 days
perfect
September >> September
>>
18°C
12°C
112 mm
8 days
tolerable
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nova Scotia, in Canada.
Is August the best time to visit Nova Scotia?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Nova Scotia. Typically, the climate in Halifax is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Nova Scotia is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Halifax. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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