Climate Insights for Antigonish

The climate in Antigonish is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1244mm of precipitation falls per year. Antigonish receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Antigonish is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Antigonish experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Antigonish vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Antigonish is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1244mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 131mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 77mm. That's 54mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Antigonish receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 265cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 61cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Antigonish is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Antigonish, which began on September 23, 2026. Antigonish 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 July at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -9°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Antigonish is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Antigonish 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.