When is the best time to go to Antigonish

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Antigonish, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Antigonish weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Antigonish are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Antigonish January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 119mm 3.3hrs 10.3hrs

January in Antigonish is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Antigonish for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Antigonish and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Antigonish with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Antigonish February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 96mm 4.3hrs 11.4hrs

February in Antigonish is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Antigonish for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Antigonish and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Antigonish with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Antigonish March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 106mm 4.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Antigonish is characteristically cold and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Antigonish for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Antigonish and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Antigonish with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Antigonish April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 105mm 5.2hrs 14.5hrs

Antigonish's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Antigonish for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Antigonish and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Antigonish with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Antigonish May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 103mm 6.6hrs 16hrs

May is a damp month in Antigonish and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Antigonish.

May is in the spring in Antigonish and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Antigonish with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Antigonish June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 99mm 7.9hrs 10.3hrs

Antigonish's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Antigonish, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Antigonish and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Antigonish with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Antigonish July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 91mm 8.2hrs 11.4hrs

July in Antigonish is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Antigonish, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Antigonish and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Antigonish with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Antigonish August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 114mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Antigonish is characteristically warm and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Antigonish, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Antigonish and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Antigonish with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Antigonish September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 99mm 5.9hrs 14.5hrs

Antigonish's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Antigonish, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Antigonish and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Antigonish with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Antigonish October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 137mm 4.7hrs 16hrs

October is a wet month in Antigonish and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Antigonish for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Antigonish and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Antigonish with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Antigonish November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 154mm 3.1hrs 10.3hrs

The weather in November in Antigonish is characteristically cool and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Antigonish for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Antigonish and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Antigonish with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Antigonish December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 154mm 2.5hrs 11.4hrs

December in Antigonish is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Antigonish for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Antigonish and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Antigonish with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Antigonish weather stats

Antigonish weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.5°C 74.3°F
Driest month: July 91mm 3.6ins
Sunniest month: August 7.7hrs
Coldest month: February -2.2°C 28°F
Wettest month: November 154mm 6.1ins
Warmest sea: August 17.9°C 64.2°F
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