The best times to visit Yarmouth for ideal weather are

June 11th to September 30th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Yarmouth Travel Info

Weather in Yarmouth

Temperature

Average temperatures in Yarmouth vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a chance of rain or snow throughout most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 23rd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Yarmouth, the hottest months are July, August, and then September. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 74°F (23.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 57.3°F (14.1°C) at night.

Yarmouth Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Yarmouth Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Yarmouth Perceived Temperature (F)

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Yarmouth Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Yarmouth Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 36.1 28.3 21
Feb 34.7 27.4 20.2
Mar 40.8 32.9 24.9
Apr 50.6 41.8 34
May 59.4 50 42.5
Jun 66.7 57.3 49.8
Jul 72.7 63.3 56.1
Aug 72.8 63.3 55.6
Sep 67.8 58.9 50.8
Oct 58.9 51.3 43.4
Nov 50.6 42.7 35.1
Dec 42.6 34.6 27.5

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 2.3 -2.1 -6.1
Feb 1.5 -2.6 -6.6
Mar 4.9 0.5 -3.9
Apr 10.3 5.4 1.1
May 15.2 10 5.8
Jun 19.3 14.1 9.9
Jul 22.6 17.4 13.4
Aug 22.7 17.4 13.1
Sep 19.9 14.9 10.4
Oct 14.9 10.7 6.3
Nov 10.3 5.9 1.7
Dec 5.9 1.4 -2.5

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Yarmouth are August, September, and then July. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid to late September. For example, on the week of September 17th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid January with an average of 3 days of significant precipitation the week of January 15th.

When can you find snow in Yarmouth? Weather stations report large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to early February. The best time to ski (if at all) in Yarmouth is often around around December 3rd when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Yarmouth.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Yarmouth (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 35% 3.4 5
Feb 32% 4.5 4.7
Mar 28% 4.3 4.1
Apr 27% 2.1 4
May 23% 0 3.2
Jun 27% 0 4.2
Jul 19% 0 3.7
Aug 17% 0 2.9
Sep 19% 0 4.1
Oct 25% 0 5.6
Nov 30% 1.7 6.1
Dec 41% 2.6 6.7

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 35 8.6 12.7
Feb 32 11.4 11.9
Mar 28 10.9 10.4
Apr 27 5.3 10.2
May 23 0 8.1
Jun 27 0 10.7
Jul 19 0 9.4
Aug 17 0 7.4
Sep 19 0 10.4
Oct 25 0 14.2
Nov 30 4.3 15.5
Dec 41 6.6 17

 

Humidity and Wind

Yarmouth has some extremely humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is March (68.7% relative humidity), and the most humid month is July (87%).

Wind in Yarmouth is usually moderate. The windiest month is February, followed by January and December. February’s average wind speed of around 11.5 knots (13.2 MPH or 21.3 KPH) is considered “a moderate breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid February where average top sustained speeds reach 20.4 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Yarmouth.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 11.1 Significant breeze 18.3 Strong breeze
Feb 11.5 Significant breeze 18.7 Strong breeze
Mar 11 Significant breeze 17.6 Strong breeze
Apr 10.2 Gentle breeze 16.5 Significant breeze
May 8.8 Gentle breeze 14.7 Strong breeze
Jun 8.2 Gentle breeze 13.9 Significant breeze
Jul 7.4 Gentle breeze 12.9 Strong breeze
Aug 7.1 Gentle breeze 12.3 Significant breeze
Sep 8.2 Gentle breeze 13.9 Strong breeze
Oct 9.5 Gentle breeze 15.7 Significant breeze
Nov 10 Gentle breeze 16.4 Strong breeze
Dec 11.1 Significant breeze 18.2 Strong breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 75.9%
Feb 72.7%
Mar 68.7%
Apr 73.8%
May 78.9%
Jun 82.9%
Jul 87%
Aug 86.6%
Sep 83.3%
Oct 77.2%
Nov 74.8%
Dec 78.1%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Yarmouth?

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The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Yarmouth, NS, Canada is July, followed by August and June. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Yarmouth in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 51.6 in December means 51.6% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Yarmouth Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 7 to 9 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have comfortably cool weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 5 to 8 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Yarmouth, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 70.2°F (21.2°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 6 to 9 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Yarmouth to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C). On average, it rains or snows a great amount: 9 to 13 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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