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Monthly climate in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Sydney features a humid continental climate (Dfb). Temperatures typically range between -4 °C (25 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -18 °C (-1 °F) or can rise to as high as 28 °C (83 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1390 mm (54.7 inches) and receives 146 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Sydney enjoys an average of 2731 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 40 minutes to 15 hours 41 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada §

The warmest months in Sydney are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 16 to 20 °C (60 - 68 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and March, when daily mean temperatures range from -4 to -2 °C (25 - 29 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Sydney experiences 10 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 123 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 12°C
(55°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 13°C
(56°F)
Mean maximum 9°C
(48°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 12°C
(53°F)
Average high 0°C
(33°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 3°C
(37°F)
Daily mean -3°C
(27°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 0°C
(33°F)
Average low -6°C
(22°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 0°C
(32°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)
Mean minimum -13°C
(9°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)		 -13°C
(8°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)
Minimum -15°C
(5°F)		 -16°C
(3°F)		 -18°C
(-1°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada §

Sydney usually has the most precipitation in April, November and December, with an average of 14 rainy days and 152 mm (6.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Sydney are July, August and September. On average, 85 mm (3.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 113 (4.5) 131 (5.2) 118 (4.6) 140 (5.5) 109 (4.3) 102 (4.0) 93 (3.7) 68 (2.7) 93 (3.7) 108 (4.2) 182 (7.2) 134 (5.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 12 13 12 14 12 11 10 10 11 11 15 15

Monthly sunshine hours in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada §

The sunniest months in Sydney are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 57 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Sydney: January, November and December receive an average of 3 hours 31 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 81 143 227 236 304 318 331 357 270 216 138 105
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 4m 10h 21m 11h 57m 13h 35m 14h 59m 15h 41m 15h 18m 14h 3m 12h 29m 10h 51m 9h 25m 8h 40m

Solar UV radiation in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada §

Sydney experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 8 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Sydney UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 3 5 7 9 10 8 8 7 5 3 2

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Sydney. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Sydney's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.