AI-generatedTruro, Nova Scotia at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,840 h
- Rain a year
- 1,148 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−4 / UTC−3
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Truro, Nova Scotia
Truro, Nova Scotia has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year, Truro, Nova Scotia is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Truro, Nova Scotia
The best time to visit Truro, Nova Scotia is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from July to September. Rain is frequent from March to April, in June and from December to January; the wettest month is December with 119 mm.
Truro, Nova Scotia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Truro, Nova Scotia in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–16 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Truro, Nova Scotia in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–25 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Truro, Nova Scotia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–20 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Truro, Nova Scotia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–2 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Jul – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Jun, Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:2718:30
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:09–08:08 · evening 17:50–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:58–07:09 · evening 18:48–19:00
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.
October in Truro, Nova Scotia compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 11°. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 1° |
| Sea | 15° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Truro, Nova Scotia in October?
In October, Truro, Nova Scotia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:27 – 18:30
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %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−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Truro, Nova Scotia
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 Truro, Nova Scotia: score 64 against 14. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 14 | 64better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 12° |
| Sea | 13.4° | 19.1° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 107 mm | 81 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 6 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Truro, Nova Scotia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January−1° · Sea 0° · 3.0 h
In January, Truro, Nova Scotia is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 102 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in January14February−1° · Sea −1° · 4.2 h
In February, Truro, Nova Scotia is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages −1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 93 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in February15March3° · Sea 0° · 5.0 h
In March, Truro, Nova Scotia is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 93 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in March16April10° · Sea 1° · 5.6 h
In April, Truro, Nova Scotia is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in April20May16° · Sea 6° · 6.4 h
In May, Truro, Nova Scotia is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in May34June21° · Sea 12° · 6.8 h
In June, Truro, Nova Scotia is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in June60July25° · Sea 17° · 7.2 h
In July, Truro, Nova Scotia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in July64August25° · Sea 19° · 6.8 h
In August, Truro, Nova Scotia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in August30September20° · Sea 17° · 5.7 h
In September, Truro, Nova Scotia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in September14October14° · Sea 13° · 4.2 h
In October, Truro, Nova Scotia is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in October9November8° · Sea 8° · 3.0 h
In November, Truro, Nova Scotia is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 118 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in November7December2° · Sea 2° · 2.5 h
In December, Truro, Nova Scotia is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 2.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 119 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Truro, Nova Scotia in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Truro, Nova Scotia
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−12°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 7 | −1° | −12° | −0.4° | 3.0 h | 13 | 102 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | −1° | −11° | −1.0° | 4.2 h | 11 | 93 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 3° | −7° | −0.5° | 5.0 h | 12 | 93 |
| AprilApr | 16 | 10° | −1° | 1.3° | 5.6 h | 13 | 87 |
| MayMay | 20 | 16° | 4° | 5.6° | 6.4 h | 12 | 76 |
| JuneJun | 34 | 21° | 9° | 12.2° | 6.8 h | 12 | 94 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 25° | 13° | 17.4° | 7.2 h | 11 | 82 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 25° | 12° | 19.1° | 6.8 h | 11 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 20° | 9° | 17.2° | 5.7 h | 10 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 14 | 14° | 3° | 13.4° | 4.2 h | 11 | 107 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 8° | −1° | 8.0° | 3.0 h | 12 | 118 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 2° | −7° | 2.4° | 2.5 h | 13 | 119 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
45.37° N, 63.27° W · 17 m · America/Halifax
Sea temperature in Truro, Nova Scotia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 14.7 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Truro, Nova Scotia ranges from −1.0 °C in February to 19.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January 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 18.0 and 20.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −0.4° | −0.9° | 0.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.0° | −1.5° | −0.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | −0.5° | −0.9° | −0.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.3° | −0.1° | 2.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.6° | 0.5° | 8.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.2° | 10.0° | 14.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.4° | 15.9° | 19.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.1° | 18.0° | 20.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.2° | 16.1° | 18.2° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 13.4° | 11.8° | 14.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.0° | 5.6° | 9.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 2.4° | 0.5° | 4.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Truro, Nova Scotia
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 4.2 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Truro, Nova Scotia, 38 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Truro, Nova Scotia: 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, Truro, Nova Scotia has about 11 rainy days with 107 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Truro, Nova Scotia
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Truro, Nova Scotia
How breezy and how cloudy Truro, Nova Scotia 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 Truro, Nova Scotia typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Nov – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Truro, Nova Scotia: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 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 Truro, Nova Scotia
How often the day gets hot in Truro, Nova Scotia (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, Truro, Nova Scotia 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 Truro, Nova Scotia
When Truro, Nova Scotia 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 Truro, Nova Scotia.
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.
Planning a trip to Truro, Nova Scotia
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Truro, Nova Scotia 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.
Truro, Nova Scotia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 16
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 14
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 2.8 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
- Distance
- 4,540 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.
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Truro vs New Glasgow
In October the holiday weather in Truro and New Glasgow is about equally good (score 14 vs 13). During the day it is about as warm in New Glasgow as in Truro. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Truro | New Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 14 | 13 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Truro, Nova Scotia ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Wolfville14°13°54
- 4Halifax14°14°53
- 5Digby14°12°51
- 6Antigonish15°50
- 7Saint John14°12°49
- 8Miramichi13°49
- 24TruroThis page14°13°14
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Frequently asked questions about Truro, Nova Scotia
When is the best time to visit Truro, Nova Scotia?
The best time to visit Truro, Nova Scotia 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 Truro, Nova Scotia?
The sea temperature in Truro, Nova Scotia ranges from −1.0 °C in February to 19.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Truro, Nova Scotia in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Truro, Nova Scotia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Truro, Nova Scotia?
Rain is frequent from March to April, in June and from December to January; the wettest month is December with 119 mm. The driest month is May with 76 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Truro, Nova Scotia get?
Truro, Nova Scotia gets around 1,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Truro, Nova Scotia in?
Truro, Nova Scotia is on UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Truro, Nova Scotia?
A nonstop flight from London to Truro, Nova Scotia takes about 6 h, for a straight-line distance of about 4,540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Truro, Nova Scotia?
Truro, Nova Scotia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 16, May half-term 23, summer holidays 63, October half-term 14, Christmas holidays 7.