Climate Insights for Hantsport

Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
July
25°C peak
Coldest
February
-8°C low
Wettest
January
121mm rain
Best to Visit
July, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hantsport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1179mm of precipitation falls per year. Hantsport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hantsport 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 174cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -8° Feb Max: 0° Average: -4° Min: -8° Mar Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -4° Apr Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° May Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jul Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Aug Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 15° Sep Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 1° Dec Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hantsport 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 25°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. 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: 121mm Snow: 45mm Feb Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 41mm Mar Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 36mm Apr Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 86mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 12mm Dec Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 25mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hantsport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1179mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 121mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 73mm. That's 48mm less than January, 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 174cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 45cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Hantsport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 22km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/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 Hantsport, which began on March 20, 2026. Hantsport 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 264mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 287mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 288mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Expect around 13cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 339mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Expect around 111cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -4°
Feb -4°
Mar -1°
Apr
May 11°
Jun 16°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -1°

The best time to visit Hantsport 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 86mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°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 Hantsport 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
-8 °C
0 °C
22 km/h
121 mm
45 cm
Feb
-8 °C
0 °C
22 km/h
107 mm
41 cm
Mar Current
-4 °C
4 °C
22 km/h
102 mm
36 cm
Apr
1 °C
10 °C
21 km/h
89 mm
13 cm
May
6 °C
16 °C
18 km/h
73 mm
2 cm
Jun
11 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
25 °C
15 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
24 °C
15 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
15 °C
19 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Nov
1 °C
8 °C
22 km/h
111 mm
12 cm
Dec
-4 °C
3 °C
22 km/h
111 mm
25 cm
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