Climate Insights for Lower Sackville

Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada

Hottest
July
24°C peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low
Wettest
November
130mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lower Sackville is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1239mm of precipitation falls per year. Lower Sackville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lower Sackville is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 200cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -6° Feb Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -7° Mar Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -3° Apr Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° May Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Jun Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jul Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Aug Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Sep Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Oct Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Dec Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Lower Sackville vary considerably across the year, with a 31°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 -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°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: 123mm Snow: 50mm Feb Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 49mm Mar Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 40mm Apr Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 20mm May Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 12mm Dec Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 27mm
Precipitation
Snow

Lower Sackville is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1239mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 130mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 77mm. That's 52mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 200cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 50cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Lower Sackville is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/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

14 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Lower Sackville, which began on June 21, 2026. Lower Sackville 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 -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (14 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 15°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 288mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 319mm across the season with a monthly average of 106mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -7 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 370mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 126cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -3°
Feb -3°
Mar
Apr
May 10°
Jun 15°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 16°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Lower Sackville is during June, 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 87mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°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 Lower Sackville 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
-6 °C
1 °C
4 km/h
123 mm
50 cm
Feb
-7 °C
1 °C
4 km/h
119 mm
49 cm
Mar
-3 °C
4 °C
5 km/h
105 mm
40 cm
Apr
1 °C
9 °C
4 km/h
106 mm
20 cm
May
6 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
77 mm
1 cm
Jun
11 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
12 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
85 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
9 °C
4 km/h
130 mm
12 cm
Dec
-4 °C
3 °C
4 km/h
128 mm
27 cm
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