When is the best time to go to Pictou
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Pictou, 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 Pictou
Pictou weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Pictou 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 92mm | 3.4hrs | 10.3hrs |
Cold and a little damp weather often prevails in Pictou during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pictou for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Pictou and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Pictou with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 79mm | 4.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Pictou is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pictou for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Pictou 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 (12°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Pictou with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 78mm | 4.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Pictou is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Pictou.
March is in the spring in Pictou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Pictou with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 81mm | 5.3hrs | 14.5hrs |
Pictou's weather in April is typically cool and a little 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 an okay time to visit Pictou.
April is in the spring in Pictou and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Pictou with around 81mm 3.2 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 83mm | 6.8hrs | 16hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Pictou 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 Pictou.
May is in the spring in Pictou 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 (39°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Pictou with around 83mm 3.3 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 78mm | 7.9hrs | 10.3hrs |
The climate in Pictou during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pictou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Pictou and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Pictou with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 77mm | 8.2hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Pictou is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pictou, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Pictou and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Pictou with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 97mm | 7.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Pictou is characteristically warm and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Pictou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Pictou and is typically the 5th 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 August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Pictou 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 85mm | 5.9hrs | 14.5hrs |
Pictou's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Pictou, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Pictou and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Pictou with around 85mm 3.4 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 110mm | 4.5hrs | 16hrs |
October is a damp month in Pictou 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 Pictou.
October is in the fall / autumn in Pictou 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 (40°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Pictou with around 110mm 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 125mm | 3hrs | 10.3hrs |
November is a wet month in Pictou and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pictou for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Pictou 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 Pictou with around 125mm 4.9 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 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 125mm | 2.4hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Pictou is generally wet with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Pictou for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Pictou 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 (19°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Pictou with around 125mm 4.9 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Pictou weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 77mm 3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2.3°C 27.9°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 125mm 4.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 17.6°C 63.7°F |
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