AI-generatedWolfville at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 14.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 1,273 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−4 / UTC−3
- Elevation
- 53 m
Climate in Wolfville
Wolfville 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 0 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Wolfville is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Wolfville
The best time to visit Wolfville is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 14.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to September. Rain is frequent in April and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 132 mm.
Wolfville through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Wolfville in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–17 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Wolfville in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–25 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Wolfville in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–21 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Wolfville in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–3 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 3.5 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
Jul – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Nov – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3218:35
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 07:13–08:12 · evening 17:55–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:13 · 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.
October in Wolfville 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 14° to 12°. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 3° |
| Sea | 14° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Wolfville in October?
In October, Wolfville is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wolfville.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 3 min07:32 – 18:35
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %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 50 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Wolfville
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Wolfville: score 81 against 54. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 15° |
| Sea | 13.2° | 12.6° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 118 mm | 81 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 8 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Wolfville month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January0° · Sea 3° · 3.4 h
In January, Wolfville is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 109 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in January20February0° · Sea 1° · 4.4 h
In February, Wolfville is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 95 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in February21March4° · Sea 1° · 5.3 h
In March, Wolfville is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 105 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in March32April10° · Sea 3° · 5.9 h
In April, Wolfville is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in April73May17° · Sea 5° · 6.6 h
In May, Wolfville is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in May76June21° · Sea 9° · 6.9 h
In June, Wolfville is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in June81July25° · Sea 13° · 7.3 h
In July, Wolfville is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in July81August25° · Sea 14° · 6.9 h
In August, Wolfville is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in August78September21° · Sea 15° · 6.0 h
In September, Wolfville is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in September54October14° · Sea 13° · 4.5 h
In October, Wolfville is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in October14November8° · Sea 10° · 3.3 h
In November, Wolfville is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 129 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in November10December3° · Sea 6° · 2.8 h
In December, Wolfville is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 132 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolfville.
Wolfville in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Wolfville
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | 12 | 0° | −9° | 2.7° | 3.4 h | 13 | 109 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 0° | −9° | 1.2° | 4.4 h | 11 | 95 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 4° | −5° | 1.3° | 5.3 h | 12 | 105 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 10° | 1° | 2.6° | 5.9 h | 13 | 100 |
| MayMay | 73 | 17° | 6° | 4.6° | 6.6 h | 12 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 21° | 11° | 9.1° | 6.9 h | 12 | 110 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 25° | 15° | 12.6° | 7.3 h | 10 | 81 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 25° | 15° | 14.4° | 6.9 h | 10 | 89 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 21° | 11° | 14.7° | 6.0 h | 10 | 110 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 14° | 6° | 13.2° | 4.5 h | 12 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 8° | 1° | 10.1° | 3.3 h | 12 | 129 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 3° | −5° | 6.3° | 2.8 h | 13 | 132 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Wolfville
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.0 – 14.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Wolfville ranges from 1.2 °C in February to 14.7 °C in September. 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 September, while the air already peaks in July. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 13.9 and 15.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.7° | 0.1° | 4.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.2° | −0.2° | 2.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 1.3° | 0.0° | 3.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.6° | 0.2° | 4.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 4.6° | 0.4° | 7.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 9.1° | 8.0° | 10.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.6° | 11.6° | 13.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.4° | 13.4° | 15.4° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.7° | 13.9° | 15.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.2° | 12.0° | 14.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.1° | 8.9° | 11.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.3° | 4.6° | 7.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Wolfville
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 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Wolfville, 41 % 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
Rain in Wolfville: 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, Wolfville has about 12 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Wolfville
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 75 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Wolfville
How breezy and how cloudy Wolfville 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 Wolfville typically peaks at 26 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: Sep – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Wolfville: variable cloud, with about 4.5 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Wolfville
How often the day gets hot in Wolfville (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, Wolfville 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
Snow in Wolfville
When Wolfville 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 Wolfville.
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 Wolfville
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Wolfville 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.
Wolfville has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 3.1 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 5 min
- Distance
- 4,630 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.
Good to know: Canada
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Wolfville compared
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Wolfville vs Mahone Bay
In October Mahone Bay has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs 54). During the day Mahone Bay is 1 °C warmer than Wolfville. The sea in Mahone Bay is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Wolfville | Mahone Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sea | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Wolfville ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3WolfvilleThis page14°13°54
- 4Halifax14°14°53
- 5Digby14°12°51
- 6Antigonish15°50
- 7Saint John14°12°49
- 8Miramichi13°49
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Frequently asked questions about Wolfville
When is the best time to visit Wolfville?
The best time to visit Wolfville is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Wolfville?
The sea temperature in Wolfville ranges from 1.2 °C in February to 14.7 °C in September. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Wolfville in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Wolfville?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Wolfville?
Rain is frequent in April and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 132 mm. The driest month is July with 81 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Wolfville get?
Wolfville gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Wolfville in?
Wolfville is on UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Wolfville?
A nonstop flight from London to Wolfville takes about 6 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,630 km.
Which school holidays are best for Wolfville?
Wolfville has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 74, summer holidays 81, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 11.