Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Sydney (Nova Scotia), Canada in December
Weather score10Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 170mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
170mm
Sun
2.1h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
10
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 170mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sydney (Nova Scotia), Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December1°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Sydney (Nova Scotia)'s year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December170mm average rain
December is one of Sydney (Nova Scotia)'s wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary and May to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December2.1 hours average sun
December is one of Sydney (Nova Scotia)'s cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December5°C average sea
December is below Sydney (Nova Scotia)'s yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December10 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
