Climate Insights for Cow Bay

Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
August
21°C peak
Coldest
February
-4°C low
Wettest
December
149mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cow Bay is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1448mm of precipitation falls per year. Cow Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cow Bay 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 132cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4° Feb Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -4° Mar Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -2° Apr Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° May Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° Jun Max: 14° Average: 13° Min: 11° Jul Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 16° Aug Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 18° Sep Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 15° Oct Max: 14° Average: 12° Min: 11° Nov Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 5° Dec Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Cow Bay vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°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: 147mm Snow: 32mm Feb Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 36mm Mar Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 32mm Apr Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

Cow Bay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1448mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 149mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 82mm. That's 68mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 132cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 35km/h Feb Wind Speed: 34km/h Mar Wind Speed: 33km/h Apr Wind Speed: 29km/h May Wind Speed: 26km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 23km/h Sep Wind Speed: 26km/h Oct Wind Speed: 29km/h Nov Wind Speed: 34km/h Dec Wind Speed: 34km/h
Wind Speed

Cow Bay is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 30km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/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 35km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Cow Bay, which began on March 20, 2026. Cow Bay 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 336mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 307mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 367mm across the season with a monthly average of 122mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 5°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 438mm across the season with a monthly average of 146mm. Expect around 84cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -1°
Feb -2°
Mar
Apr
May
Jun 13°
Jul 17°
Aug 19°
Sep 17°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Cow Bay 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 92mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°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 Cow Bay 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
-4 °C
2 °C
35 km/h
147 mm
32 cm
Feb
-4 °C
1 °C
34 km/h
141 mm
36 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
3 °C
33 km/h
128 mm
32 cm
Apr
2 °C
6 °C
29 km/h
125 mm
12 cm
May
6 °C
10 °C
26 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
14 °C
26 km/h
128 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
19 °C
23 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
21 °C
23 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
19 °C
26 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
14 °C
29 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
9 °C
34 km/h
139 mm
4 cm
Dec
0 °C
5 °C
34 km/h
149 mm
15 cm
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