Climate Insights for Bridgewater

Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
October
144mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bridgewater is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1398mm of precipitation falls per year. Bridgewater receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bridgewater is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Bridgewater experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -5° Feb Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -5° Mar Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -3° Apr Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° May Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jul Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Aug Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 17° Sep Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 14° Oct Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Nov Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Dec Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Bridgewater vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 52mm Feb Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 50mm Mar Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 53mm Apr Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 21mm May Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 9mm Dec Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 21mm
Precipitation
Snow

Bridgewater is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1398mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 144mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 79mm. That's 66mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Bridgewater receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 206cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Bridgewater is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Bridgewater, which began on June 21, 2026. Bridgewater is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 13°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 367mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 268mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 369mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 394mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Expect around 123cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -2°
Feb -2°
Mar
Apr
May
Jun 14°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 16°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Bridgewater is during July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bridgewater based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
2 °C
6 km/h
132 mm
52 cm
Feb
-5 °C
2 °C
5 km/h
127 mm
50 cm
Mar
-3 °C
3 °C
6 km/h
120 mm
53 cm
Apr
2 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
141 mm
21 cm
May
6 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
106 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
11 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
14 °C
5 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
9 °C
6 km/h
132 mm
9 cm
Dec
-2 °C
4 °C
6 km/h
134 mm
21 cm
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