Weather in January 2025

Nova Scotia weather in January 2025

The weather in Nova Scotia in January is very cold with temperatures between -5°C and 0°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of January in Nova Scotia. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

Let it snow! You can expect Nova Scotia to be covered in white during the month of January. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Nova Scotia in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Nova Scotia in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Nova Scotia before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
0° / -5°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
9
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
16
Dry Days
Dry Days
6
Rainfall
Rainfall
178
mm
5.9
Sun Hours
5.9
Hrs

Nova Scotia annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 0° / -5° 9 6 16 178 mm
Awful
February 0° / -5° 9 5 14 185 mm
Awful
March 2° / -3° 9 9 13 154 mm
Awful
April 7° / 2° 10 16 4 157 mm
Awful
May 12° / 6° 7 23 0 109 mm
Bad
June 16° / 11° 7 23 0 154 mm
Ok
July 21° / 15° 5 26 0 92 mm
Good
August 22° / 16° 5 26 0 110 mm
Good
September 19° / 13° 5 25 0 118 mm
Good
October 14° / 9° 7 23 0 185 mm
Ok
November 8° / 4° 9 18 4 183 mm
Awful
December 3° / -1° 11 10 10 206 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Nova Scotia in January
Rain in Nova Scotia in January

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Weather in Nova Scotia in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Nova Scotia in January?
The average temperature in Nova Scotia in January is -5/0° C.
What is the chance of rain in Nova Scotia in January?
On average, there are 9 rainy days in Nova Scotia during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Nova Scotia?
The weather in Nova Scotia in January is awful.
Can it snow in Nova Scotia in January?
On average, there are 16 snowy days in Nova Scotia in January.
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