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Lunenburg & Mahone Bay in November
Lunenburg & Mahone Bay cools off: highs slip to 47°F (8°C), from 57°F in October, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 47/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (122 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 36°F (2°C).
Expect regular rain: about 4.8 in (122 mm) falls in the month.
Only about 9 h 21 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June and September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (10°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 67/100 in October to 47/100.
- Our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route recommends Jun – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Lunenburg & Mahone Bay in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Salt Shaker Deli
Bright harbour-view restaurant known for mussels, thin-crust pizza and chowder.
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Harbourfront museum with vessels, an aquarium and stories of the Grand Banks fishery.
The South Shore Fish Shack
Casual waterfront spot for fish and chips and lobster rolls with harbour views.
Ironworks Distillery
Small-batch distillery in an 1893 blacksmith shop making rum, gin and fruit spirits.
Bluenose II
Replica of Canada's famous racing schooner, offering harbour sails when in port.
Nearby in November
- Halifax in November~41 mi · highs 47°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail in November~241 mi · highs 38°F, 4.5 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Maine in November~270 mi · highs 44°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in November~300 mi · highs 47°F, 4.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Lunenburg & Mahone Bay in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Lunenburg & Mahone Bay?
It's middling, scoring 47/100. The best months are June and September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain. Our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route recommends Jun – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Lunenburg & Mahone Bay in November?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Lunenburg & Mahone Bay in November?
Yes: about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.3 in (1251 mm).
What should I pack for Lunenburg & Mahone Bay in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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