When to visit
Amherst Nova Scotia?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Amherst Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia · Canada

The best time to visit Amherst Nova Scotia is June, August, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
78

Excellent climate

🌥Mild

Temperature
12–21°C
Cool nights
Feels like
11–21°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
100mm
Moderate rain · 13 days
Sunshine
8.9h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
79%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
53
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun53JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score91211215478767777571010
ClimatePolarPolarPolarColdColdMildHumidHumidCool & rainyColdColdPolar
Temperature-9–0°C-10–0°C-5–4°C1–9°C5–15°C12–21°C16–24°C16–24°C12–20°C7–15°C1–8°C-5–3°C
Feels like-14–-5°C-15–-5°C-10–0°C-3–6°C2–13°C11–21°C16–26°C16–25°C11–20°C5–13°C-4–4°C-9–-1°C
Precipitation138mm
16 days
102mm
12 days
111mm
15 days
82mm
12 days
77mm
11 days
100mm
13 days
116mm
12 days
105mm
12 days
109mm
10 days
81mm
9 days
111mm
12 days
116mm
15 days
Sunshine3.4h
☀︎ 38%
5.8h
☀︎ 56%
5.8h
☀︎ 48%
7.3h
☀︎ 54%
9.0h
☀︎ 60%
8.9h
☀︎ 56%
9.3h
☀︎ 61%
9.6h
☀︎ 68%
8.9h
☀︎ 71%
7.2h
☀︎ 66%
4.4h
☀︎ 47%
3.6h
☀︎ 42%
WindNW · 21 km/hW · 21 km/hW · 22 km/hNW · 21 km/hW · 21 km/hSW · 20 km/hSW · 18 km/hSW · 18 km/hSW · 19 km/hSW · 19 km/hW · 22 km/hW · 21 km/h
Humidity (%)79%77%75%73%74%79%81%81%81%80%78%78%
Day length9.1h10.4h11.9h13.6h15.0h15.7h15.3h14.1h12.5h10.9h9.5h8.7h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Amherst Nova Scotia?

The best time to visit Amherst Nova Scotia is June, August, September, July, with temperatures between 12 °C and 24 °C. The best month is June. June is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Amherst Nova Scotia?

Amherst Nova Scotia has a climate with an overall score of 4.1/10. Annual temperatures range from -10 °C to 24 °C.

What is the hottest month in Amherst Nova Scotia?

The hottest month in Amherst Nova Scotia is July, with average highs of 24 °C and lows of 16 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Amherst Nova Scotia?

The rainiest month in Amherst Nova Scotia is January, with an average of 138 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Amherst Nova Scotia?

Peak season in Amherst Nova Scotia is July, August, September. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Amherst Nova Scotia?

Shoulder season in Amherst Nova Scotia falls in May, June, October. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.