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Louisbourg Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Thursday at 10° · coldest night tonight at 0°

The short of it: Louisbourg weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 0 °C (32 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (43 °F), low 0 °C (32 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 8.0 mm (0.31 in). Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:15 local time.

LOUISBOURG, Friday. — Snow showers are the word from the Louisbourg station, with a high of 6° and a low of 0°. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 8°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the W, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 10°, while tonight will be the coldest at 0°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 8.1 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Louisbourg runs from 2° at night to 8° by day, with some 160 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -9°, and December the wettest with 164 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are August and July.

The sun is up 9 h 33 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 26 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast0°-3°3 km/h–
3 AMOvercast0°-3°3 km/h–
4 AMSnow showers1°-2°2 km/h–
5 AMOvercast1°-2°2 km/h–
6 AMOvercast1°-2°2 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMLight showers1°-2°2 km/h0.3 mm
8 AMOvercast2°-1°3 km/h0.1 mm
9 AMLight showers3°0°4 km/h0.3 mm
10 AMLight showers4°1°5 km/h0.9 mm
11 AMLight showers5°2°7 km/h1.4 mm
12 PMLight showers5°2°8 km/h2.0 mm
1 PMLight rain6°3°7 km/h1.4 mm
2 PMLight rain6°3°9 km/h1.3 mm
3 PMLight rain6°3°9 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMLight rain6°2°11 km/h0.1 mm
5 PMOvercast6°2°11 km/h–
6 PMOvercast6°2°11 km/h–
7 PMOvercast6°2°10 km/h–
8 PMOvercast6°2°10 km/h–
9 PMOvercast6°3°9 km/h–
10 PMOvercast6°2°10 km/h–
11 PMOvercast6°2°9 km/h–
12 AMOvercast6°3°7 km/h–
1 AMOvercast6°3°8 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): snow showers, high 6°, low 0°, 8.0 mm of rain, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 6:57 AM, down 4:30 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today0°6°8.0 mm24 km/h9 h 33 min
Saturday4°8°dry19 km/h9 h 31 min
Sunday3°8°dry25 km/h9 h 28 min
Monday1°6°dry26 km/h9 h 26 min
Tuesday1°7°dry26 km/h9 h 24 min
Wednesday2°9°dry21 km/h9 h 21 min
Thursday4°10°dry18 km/h9 h 19 min

Warmest: Thursday at 10°. Wettest: today, 8.0 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Monday, 26 km/h.

The Almanac · Louisbourg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Louisbourg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 23 min
Average wind
20 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 8°, with nights near 2°. Wet spells are common — about 160 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Louisbourg in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Louisbourg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-8°153 mm22 km/h9 h 2 min✦
February-1°-9°143 mm22 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March2°-6°136 mm21 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April6°-1°142 mm19 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May11°3°120 mm18 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦
June16°8°128 mm17 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July21°13°105 mm15 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
August22°15°109 mm16 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September19°11°128 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°160 mm19 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November8°2°160 mm20 km/h9 h 23 min✦
December3°-3°164 mm22 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Louisbourg

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Louisbourg today?

Right now it is 0 °C (32 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (43 °F) and tonight’s low 0 °C (32 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 8.1 mm (0.32 in) expected.

Will it rain in Louisbourg this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 8.1 mm (0.32 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Louisbourg?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Louisbourg?

August, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is December, with 164 mm (6.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Louisbourg?

August and July. August brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain; July highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and 105 mm (4.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Louisbourg?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Albert BridgeNova Scotia13 km NNW8°1°154 mm
Marion BridgeNova Scotia20 km WNW8°2°153 mm
Port MorienNova Scotia25 km NNE8°2°157 mm
MembertouNova Scotia27 km NW8°1°152 mm
Howie CentreNova Scotia29 km NW8°1°149 mm
SydneyNova Scotia29 km NW8°1°149 mm
Reserve MinesNova Scotia29 km N8°1°155 mm
CoxheathNova Scotia30 km NW8°1°149 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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