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The weather in Nova Scotia in December is very cold with temperatures between -1°C and 3°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of December 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.
Nova Scotia is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during December. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Nova Scotia in December 2024.
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.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / -5° | 9 | 6 | 16 | 178 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in January |
| February | 0° / -5° | 9 | 5 | 14 | 185 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in February |
| March | 2° / -3° | 9 | 9 | 13 | 154 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in March |
| April | 7° / 2° | 10 | 16 | 4 | 157 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in April |
| May | 12° / 6° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 109 mm | Bad | Nova Scotia in May |
| June | 16° / 11° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 154 mm | Ok | Nova Scotia in June |
| July | 21° / 15° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 92 mm | Good | Nova Scotia in July |
| August | 22° / 16° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 110 mm | Good | Nova Scotia in August |
| September | 19° / 13° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 118 mm | Good | Nova Scotia in September |
| October | 14° / 9° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 185 mm | Ok | Nova Scotia in October |
| November | 8° / 4° | 9 | 18 | 4 | 183 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in November |
| December | 3° / -1° | 11 | 10 | 10 | 206 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in December |