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The best time to visit Dalhousie is January
During the warmer months, temperatures in Dalhousie can rise to a maximum of 43℃ (110℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as 5℃ (42℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Dalhousie when the days are longest, you should visit in May. The wet season in Dalhousie falls around August, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in October instead.
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Dalhousie seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Dalhousie as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Dalhousie is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Dalhousie
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Dalhousie for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Dalhousie climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Dalhousie for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Dalhousie in January
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 44%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Dalhousie in February
- Average temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 48%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in February, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Dalhousie in March
- Average temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Dalhousie in April
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 30%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Dalhousie in May
- Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average high temperature: 37℃ (99℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 24%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Dalhousie in June
- Average temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
- Average high temperature: 38℃ (101℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 29%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Dalhousie in July
- Average temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 88mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Dalhousie in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 122mm (5") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Dalhousie in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 58%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
Dalhousie in October
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 37%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Dalhousie in November
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 31%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Dalhousie in December
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 34%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dalhousie in December, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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