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The best time to visit Dartmouth

Month-by-month climate averages for Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Dartmouth is usually July, August, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.

Dartmouth is warmest in July (highs near 24°C) and coldest in February (lows around -8°C), with roughly 1656 mm of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is July, August, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Dartmouth forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Dartmouth weather by month

what to expect in Dartmouth through the year

Here is Dartmouth's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Dartmouth by season.

Jan
-4°
Cold
Feb
-8°
Cold
Mar
-2°
Cold
Apr
10°
Cool
May
15°
Mild
Jun
20°
12°
Mild
Wettest
Jul
24°
17°
Warm
Aug
23°
16°
Warm
Sep
21°
14°
Mild
Oct
16°
Mild
Nov
Cool
Dec
-3°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Dartmouth?
The most comfortable time to visit Dartmouth is usually July, August, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Dartmouth?
July is the warmest month in Dartmouth, averaging highs near 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Dartmouth?
February is the coldest month in Dartmouth, with lows around -8°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Dartmouth?
The wettest month in Dartmouth is usually June, out of roughly 1656 mm of precipitation across the year.

Dartmouth month by month