When is the best time to go to Harbour Breton

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Harbour Breton, 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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Harbour Breton weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Harbour Breton 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

Harbour Breton January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 154mm 2.7hrs 10.1hrs 2°C

January is a wet month in Harbour Breton and the temperature is generally cold.

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

January is in the winter in Harbour Breton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Harbour Breton with around 154mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in January »

February

Harbour Breton February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 131mm 3.6hrs 11.4hrs 1°C

February in Harbour Breton is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Harbour Breton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -10°C (13°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harbour Breton with around 131mm 5.1 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 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in February »

March

Harbour Breton March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 128mm 4.1hrs 12.9hrs 1°C

The weather in March in Harbour Breton is characteristically cold and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Harbour Breton 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 (19°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harbour Breton with around 128mm 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 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in March »

April

Harbour Breton April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 118mm 4.7hrs 14.7hrs 2°C

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

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 Harbour Breton.

April is in the spring in Harbour Breton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harbour Breton with around 118mm 4.7 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in April »

May

Harbour Breton May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 109mm 5.4hrs 16.2hrs 4°C

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit Harbour Breton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Harbour Breton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harbour Breton 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in May »

June

Harbour Breton June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 119mm 6.2hrs 10.1hrs 8°C

June in Harbour Breton is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harbour Breton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Harbour Breton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harbour Breton 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in June »

July

Harbour Breton July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 107mm 6hrs 11.4hrs 13°C

July in Harbour Breton is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harbour Breton, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Harbour Breton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harbour Breton with around 107mm 4.2 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in July »

August

Harbour Breton August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 115mm 5.9hrs 12.9hrs 16°C

The weather in August in Harbour Breton is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harbour Breton, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Harbour Breton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harbour Breton with around 115mm 4.5 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in August »

September

Harbour Breton September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 133mm 5.1hrs 14.7hrs 14°C

Harbour Breton's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Harbour Breton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harbour Breton with around 133mm 5.3 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in September »

October

Harbour Breton October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 158mm 3.7hrs 16.2hrs 11°C

October is a wet month in Harbour Breton 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 Harbour Breton.

October is in the fall / autumn in Harbour Breton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harbour Breton with around 158mm 6.2 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in October »

November

Harbour Breton November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 160mm 2.6hrs 10.1hrs 7°C

November in Harbour Breton is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Harbour Breton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harbour Breton with around 160mm 6.3 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in November »

December

Harbour Breton December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 159mm 2.3hrs 11.4hrs 4°C

December in Harbour Breton is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Harbour Breton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harbour Breton with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Harbour Breton weather in December »

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Harbour Breton weather stats

Harbour Breton weather statistics
Hottest month: August 19.8°C 67.6°F
Driest month: July 107mm 4.2ins
Sunniest month: August 5.9hrs
Coldest month: February -1.9°C 28.6°F
Wettest month: November 160mm 6.3ins
Warmest sea: August 15.7°C 60.3°F
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