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Best time to visit · Nova Scotia, Canada
On the climate data, the best time to visit Lunenburg & Mahone Bay is June and September, scoring up to 85/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain in September. May, July & August and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 32°F to 73°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 49.3 in (1251 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 32°F0°C | 32°F0°C | 38°F3°C | 47°F9°C | 57°F14°C | 65°F19°C | 73°F23°C | 73°F23°C | 67°F20°C | 57°F14°C | 47°F8°C | 38°F3°C |
| Avg low | 20°F-7°C | 20°F-7°C | 25°F-4°C | 33°F1°C | 42°F5°C | 51°F10°C | 58°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 53°F12°C | 45°F7°C | 36°F2°C | 27°F-3°C |
| Rain/snow | 4.0 in102 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 3.9 in99 mm | 3.9 in99 mm | 3.9 in99 mm | 4.0 in102 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 3.5 in88 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 5.1 in129 mm | 4.8 in122 mm | 5.4 in138 mm |
| Humidity | 89% | 88% | 83% | 83% | 84% | 85% | 86% | 86% | 86% | 85% | 87% | 87% |
| Cloud | 76% | 74% | 68% | 68% | 70% | 69% | 64% | 58% | 56% | 62% | 72% | 76% |
| Comfort | 37 | 38 | 40 | 52 | 67 | 80 | 72 | 73 | 85 | 67 | 47 | 33 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 75 m (246 ft), close to Lunenburg & Mahone Bay's own ~16 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 32–38°F (0–3°C) and lows down to 20°F (-7°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.4 in (341 mm) of rain or snow, 27% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 36/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 38°F highs in March to 57°F by May. About 11.7 in (297 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. May score well without being the very best (season average 53/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 65–73°F (19–23°C). It's the driest season, with only about 10.7 in (273 mm) of rain, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 51°F (10°C). Comfort peaks here: June ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 75/100.
Temperatures slide from 67°F highs in September to 47°F by November. About 13.4 in (340 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 66/100).
By comfort score: 2 Great, 4 Good, 2 Fair and 4 Tough. Great months: June and September. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Lunenburg & Mahone Bay is June and September, scoring up to 85/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain in September. May, July & August and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 5.4 in (138 mm) of rain or snow. July is the driest, with about 3.3 in (83 mm). The yearly total is around 49.3 in (1251 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C) and highs of 32°F (0°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 73°F (23°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 86%, and highs peak around 73°F (23°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 20°F (-7°C) in January.
Poll the group on June and September dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
