AI-generatedLunenburg at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 1,261 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−4 / UTC−3
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Lunenburg
Lunenburg has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Lunenburg is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
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Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:13–08:10 · evening 17:56–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:13 · evening 18:53–19:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Lunenburg in October?
In October, Lunenburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:31 – 18:35
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Halifax
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %58 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Lunenburg
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.1 – 14.9 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lunenburg ranges from 1.5 °C in March to 16.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 14.9 and 17.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.4° | 2.2° | 4.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.7° | 0.7° | 2.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 1.5° | 0.3° | 2.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.9° | 1.5° | 4.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.8° | 4.5° | 6.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.1° | 8.7° | 11.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.2° | 12.6° | 15.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.5° | 14.9° | 17.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 16.5° | 15.5° | 18.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.7° | 12.1° | 14.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.8° | 8.2° | 11.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.3° | 5.2° | 7.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Lunenburg
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.7 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Lunenburg, 42 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Lunenburg
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Lunenburg: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Lunenburg has about 10 rainy days with 125 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lunenburg
How breezy and how cloudy Lunenburg is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Lunenburg typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Lunenburg: variable cloud, with about 4.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Lunenburg
How often the day gets hot in Lunenburg (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Lunenburg has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Lunenburg
When Lunenburg is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Lunenburg.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lunenburg
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 1° | −6° | 3.4° | 3.4 h | 12 | 116 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 1° | −6° | 1.7° | 4.4 h | 11 | 107 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 4° | −3° | 1.5° | 5.4 h | 12 | 106 |
| AprilApr | 19 | 8° | 2° | 2.9° | 5.9 h | 12 | 96 |
| MayMay | 22 | 13° | 7° | 5.8° | 6.4 h | 11 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 23 | 18° | 12° | 10.1° | 6.7 h | 11 | 98 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 22° | 16° | 14.2° | 6.8 h | 10 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 22° | 17° | 16.5° | 6.5 h | 10 | 89 |
| SeptemberSep | 25 | 19° | 14° | 16.5° | 5.9 h | 9 | 100 |
| OctoberOct | 17 | 14° | 9° | 13.7° | 4.7 h | 10 | 125 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 8° | 3° | 9.8° | 3.4 h | 11 | 122 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 4° | −2° | 6.3° | 3.0 h | 13 | 131 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Lunenburg
The best time to visit Lunenburg is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 131 mm.
Lunenburg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lunenburg in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–13 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Lunenburg in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–22 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Lunenburg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–19 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Lunenburg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lunenburg for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lunenburg
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Lunenburg: score 42 against 17. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 17 | 42better |
| Day high | 14° | 22° |
| Night low | 9° | 17° |
| Sea | 13.7° | 16.5° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 125 mm | 89 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 7 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Lunenburg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January1° · Sea 3° · 3 h
In January, Lunenburg is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 116 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in January15February1° · Sea 2° · 4 h
In February, Lunenburg is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 1.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 107 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in February17March4° · Sea 2° · 5 h
In March, Lunenburg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 106 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in March19April8° · Sea 3° · 6 h
In April, Lunenburg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in April22May13° · Sea 6° · 6 h
In May, Lunenburg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in May23June18° · Sea 10° · 7 h
In June, Lunenburg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in June41July22° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In July, Lunenburg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in July42August22° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In August, Lunenburg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in August25September19° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In September, Lunenburg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in September17October14° · Sea 14° · 5 h
In October, Lunenburg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 125 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in October12November8° · Sea 10° · 3 h
In November, Lunenburg is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
Lunenburg in November7December4° · Sea 6° · 3 h
In December, Lunenburg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 131 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lunenburg.
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Lunenburg vs. Halifax
In October the holiday weather in Lunenburg and Halifax is about equally good (score 17 vs. 18). During the day it is about as warm in Halifax as in Lunenburg. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Lunenburg | Halifax |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 17 | 18 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Lunenburg ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hamilton15°53
- 2Toronto14°52
- 3Niagara-on-the-Lake15°51
- 4Niagara Falls15°51
- 5London15°50
- 6Halifax14°14°49
- 7Collingwood (Blue Mountains)13°47
- 8Ottawa13°44
- 22LunenburgThis page14°14°17
Planning a trip to Lunenburg
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lunenburg in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Lunenburg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 22
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 17
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 10 min
- Distance
- 4,670 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Lunenburg
When is the best time to visit Lunenburg?
The best time to visit Lunenburg is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Lunenburg?
The sea temperature in Lunenburg ranges from 1.5 °C in March to 16.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Lunenburg in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Lunenburg?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Lunenburg?
Rain is most frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 131 mm. The driest month is May with 82 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lunenburg get?
Lunenburg gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Lunenburg in?
Lunenburg uses the time zone America/Halifax: UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lunenburg?
A nonstop flight from London to Lunenburg takes about 6 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lunenburg?
Lunenburg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 22, Summer holidays 42, October half-term 17, Christmas holidays 9.
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