When is the best time to go to Glace Bay

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Glace Bay, 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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Glace Bay weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Glace Bay 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

Glace Bay January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 151mm 3.2hrs 10.2hrs 1°C

January is a wet month in Glace Bay and the temperature is generally cold.

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

January is in the winter in Glace Bay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Glace Bay February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 124mm 4.3hrs 11.4hrs -0°C

February in Glace Bay is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Glace Bay and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 124mm 4.9 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Glace Bay March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 130mm 4.6hrs 12.9hrs -0°C

The weather in March in Glace Bay is characteristically cold and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Glace Bay and is typically the 3rd coldest 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 130mm 5.1 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Glace Bay April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 130mm 5.1hrs 14.6hrs 1°C

Glace Bay's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Glace Bay and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 130mm 5.1 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Glace Bay May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 104mm 6.8hrs 16.1hrs 3°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Glace Bay and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Glace Bay June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 100mm 8hrs 10.2hrs 8°C

The weather in June in Glace Bay is characteristically mild and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Glace Bay.

June is in the summer in Glace Bay and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 100mm 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Glace Bay July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 90mm 8.2hrs 11.4hrs 14°C

July in Glace Bay is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Glace Bay, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Glace Bay and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Glace Bay August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 103mm 7.9hrs 12.9hrs 17°C

The weather in August in Glace Bay is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Glace Bay, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Glace Bay and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 103mm 4.1 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Glace Bay weather in August »

September

Glace Bay September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 109mm 5.9hrs 14.6hrs 15°C

Glace Bay's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Glace Bay.

September is in the fall / autumn in Glace Bay and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 109mm 4.3 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Glace Bay October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 143mm 4.6hrs 16.1hrs 11°C

October is a wet month in Glace Bay 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 Glace Bay.

October is in the fall / autumn in Glace Bay and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 143mm 5.6 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Glace Bay November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 160mm 2.9hrs 10.2hrs 7°C

The climate in Glace Bay during November can be summarized as cool and wet.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Glace Bay 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 (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Glace Bay December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 173mm 2.4hrs 11.4hrs 3°C

December in Glace Bay is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Glace Bay and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Glace Bay with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Glace Bay weather stats

Glace Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: August 22°C 71.6°F
Driest month: July 90mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: August 7.9hrs
Coldest month: February -2.1°C 28.2°F
Wettest month: December 173mm 6.8ins
Warmest sea: August 17°C 62.6°F
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