AI-generatedYarmouth at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 12.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 1,236 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−4 / UTC−3
- Elevation
- 26 m
Climate in Yarmouth
Yarmouth 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 2 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Yarmouth is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Yarmouth
The best time to visit Yarmouth is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 12.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is December with 133 mm.
Yarmouth through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yarmouth in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–14 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Yarmouth in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 18–22 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Yarmouth in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Yarmouth in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
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 – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
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
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3718:43
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 07:19–08:16 · evening 18:04–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:19 · evening 19:01–19:12
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 Yarmouth compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea cools from 12° to 11°. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Sea | 12° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Yarmouth in October?
In October, Yarmouth is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min07:37 – 18:43
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
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 Yarmouth
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 Yarmouth: score 82 against 56. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 14° |
| Sea | 12.0° | 12.9° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 111 mm | 90 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Yarmouth month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January2° · Sea 5° · 2.5 h
In January, Yarmouth is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 114 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in January15February2° · Sea 3° · 3.6 h
In February, Yarmouth is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °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 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 97 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in February20March4° · Sea 3° · 5.1 h
In March, Yarmouth is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in March30April9° · Sea 4° · 6.4 h
In April, Yarmouth is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.1 °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 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in April63May14° · Sea 6° · 6.9 h
In May, Yarmouth is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in May79June18° · Sea 9° · 7.1 h
In June, Yarmouth is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in June80July22° · Sea 12° · 7.0 h
In July, Yarmouth is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in July82August22° · Sea 13° · 6.6 h
In August, Yarmouth is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in August80September19° · Sea 13° · 6.2 h
In September, Yarmouth is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in September56October14° · Sea 12° · 4.9 h
In October, Yarmouth is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in October24November9° · Sea 10° · 3.3 h
In November, Yarmouth is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in November8December5° · Sea 7° · 2.5 h
In December, Yarmouth is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 133 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Yarmouth.
Yarmouth in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Yarmouth
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in August (14°). 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 | 8 | 2° | −6° | 5.2° | 2.5 h | 14 | 114 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 2° | −6° | 3.4° | 3.6 h | 12 | 97 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 4° | −3° | 2.8° | 5.1 h | 12 | 103 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 9° | 2° | 4.1° | 6.4 h | 12 | 94 |
| MayMay | 63 | 14° | 6° | 6.3° | 6.9 h | 11 | 84 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 18° | 10° | 8.9° | 7.1 h | 11 | 101 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 22° | 14° | 11.8° | 7.0 h | 10 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 22° | 14° | 12.9° | 6.6 h | 9 | 90 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 19° | 11° | 12.6° | 6.2 h | 9 | 100 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 14° | 6° | 12.0° | 4.9 h | 10 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 9° | 2° | 9.9° | 3.3 h | 11 | 116 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 5° | −3° | 7.4° | 2.5 h | 14 | 133 |
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 in Yarmouth
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.5 – 13.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Yarmouth ranges from 2.8 °C in March to 12.9 °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 11.3 and 14.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.2° | 3.9° | 6.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.4° | 2.3° | 4.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.8° | 1.9° | 3.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 4.1° | 2.9° | 5.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 6.3° | 5.0° | 7.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 8.9° | 7.4° | 10.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.8° | 10.4° | 13.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.9° | 11.3° | 14.4° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.6° | 11.1° | 13.8° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.0° | 10.5° | 13.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.9° | 8.8° | 11.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.4° | 6.2° | 8.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Yarmouth
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 4.9 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Yarmouth, 44 % 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 Yarmouth: 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, Yarmouth has about 10 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Yarmouth
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 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 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 Yarmouth
How breezy and how cloudy Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth typically peaks at 21 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 – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Yarmouth: variable cloud, with about 4.9 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.
Snow in Yarmouth
When Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth.
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 Yarmouth
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Yarmouth 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.
Yarmouth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 14 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 20 min
- Distance
- 4,820 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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Yarmouth vs Digby
In October Yarmouth has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs 51). During the day it is about as warm in Digby as in Yarmouth. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Yarmouth | Digby |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Yarmouth ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- St. Andrews14°12°57
- 2YarmouthThis page14°12°56
- 3Wolfville14°13°54
- 4Halifax14°14°53
- 5Digby14°12°51
- 6Antigonish15°50
- 7Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu15°50
- 8Saint John14°12°49
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Frequently asked questions about Yarmouth
When is the best time to visit Yarmouth?
The best time to visit Yarmouth is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Yarmouth?
The sea temperature in Yarmouth ranges from 2.8 °C in March to 12.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Yarmouth in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Yarmouth?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Yarmouth?
Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is December with 133 mm. The driest month is May with 84 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yarmouth get?
Yarmouth gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.1 hours a day; in January there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Yarmouth in?
Yarmouth is on UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Yarmouth?
A nonstop flight from London to Yarmouth takes about 6 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Yarmouth?
Yarmouth has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 66, summer holidays 81, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 8.