Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, Nova Scotia

Climate of the Region

The climate of Yarmouth & Acadian Shores is controlled by the Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Fundy waters off the coast. These relatively cool bodies of water (8-12 Celsius) ensure that summer weather is cool and refreshing, and winter weather is the warmest in Atlantic Canada.

Average summer temperatures in the Town of Yarmouth are 16.9 Celsius (62.4 Fahrenheit). Yarmouth is located along the coast, and further inland summer temperatures are somewhat warmer. July is the sunniest month inland, and August is the sunniest along the coast. As the summer progresses, the Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Fundy warm up, resulting in a warm and long fall in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores. Minimal ice is formed in the Atlantic Ocean and Bay of Fundy over the wintertime, and winters in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores are relatively mild, with an average temperature of -2.7 Celsius (27.14 Fahrenheit).