When is the best time to go to Dartmouth
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dartmouth, 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.
Average temperatures in Dartmouth
Dartmouth weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dartmouth 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 141mm | 3.8hrs | 10.3hrs | 2°C |
Cold and wet weather often prevails in Dartmouth during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dartmouth for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Dartmouth and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 141mm 5.6 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Dartmouth weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 116mm | 4.7hrs | 11.5hrs | 0°C |
February in Dartmouth is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dartmouth for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Dartmouth and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 116mm 4.6 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Dartmouth weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 123mm | 5hrs | 12.8hrs | 0°C |
The weather in March in Dartmouth is characteristically cold and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dartmouth for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Dartmouth and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 114mm | 5.5hrs | 14.5hrs | 2°C |
Dartmouth'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 Dartmouth for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Dartmouth and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 114mm 4.5 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 111mm | 6.7hrs | 15.9hrs | 5°C |
May is a damp month in Dartmouth and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dartmouth.
May is in the spring in Dartmouth and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 111mm 4.4 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 100mm | 7.4hrs | 10.3hrs | 9°C |
Dartmouth's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Dartmouth, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Dartmouth and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 97mm | 7.6hrs | 11.5hrs | 14°C |
July in Dartmouth is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dartmouth, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Dartmouth and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 97mm 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 108mm | 7.6hrs | 12.8hrs | 17°C |
The weather in August in Dartmouth is characteristically warm and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Dartmouth, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Dartmouth and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 108mm 4.3 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 93mm | 6.3hrs | 14.5hrs | 16°C |
Dartmouth's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Dartmouth, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Dartmouth and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 93mm 3.7 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Dartmouth weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 133mm | 5.1hrs | 15.9hrs | 13°C |
October is a wet month in Dartmouth and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dartmouth.
October is in the fall / autumn in Dartmouth and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 133mm 5.2 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Dartmouth weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 154mm | 3.7hrs | 10.3hrs | 9°C |
Cool and wet weather often prevails in Dartmouth during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dartmouth for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Dartmouth and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dartmouth 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Dartmouth weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 165mm | 3.2hrs | 11.5hrs | 5°C |
December in Dartmouth is generally wet with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dartmouth for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Dartmouth and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dartmouth with around 165mm 6.5 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Dartmouth weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 93mm 3.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | -0.8°C 30.6°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 165mm 6.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 16.7°C 62.1°F |
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