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North Sydney Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Wednesday at 8° · coldest night Friday at 1°

The short of it: North Sydney weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (43 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (43 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.7 mm (0.07 in). Notices: frost possible, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 13:00 local time.

NORTH SYDNEY, Thursday. — Those stepping out in North Sydney this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 6°, the night near 2°. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 8°. The wind keeps up from the WSW at 21 km/h, gusting to 28 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 8°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 1°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 11 mm in all. Clear nights may still leave a ground frost on the grass by dawn.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in North Sydney runs from 2° at night to 8° by day, with some 144 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 23°, February the coldest at -9°, and October the wettest with 160 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 30 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
NowPartly cloudy6°1°14 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy6°1°14 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy6°0°14 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy5°0°13 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear4°0°9 km/h–
6 PMOvercast3°-1°7 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear3°-1°7 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear2°-1°6 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy2°-1°6 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear2°-1°6 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear2°-1°6 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear2°-1°5 km/h–
1 AMOvercast2°-2°5 km/h–
2 AMOvercast1°-2°5 km/h–
3 AMOvercast2°-1°3 km/h–
4 AMOvercast2°-1°3 km/h–
5 AMOvercast2°-1°3 km/h–
6 AMOvercast2°0°0 km/h–
7 AMOvercast3°0°1 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMOvercast3°1°1 km/h–
9 AMOvercast4°1°2 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMLight showers4°2°3 km/h0.3 mm
11 AMLight showers5°2°5 km/h0.3 mm
12 PMLight showers5°2°8 km/h0.9 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): overcast, high 6°, low 2°, dry, gusts to 29 km/h. Sun up 6:58 AM, down 4:31 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today2°6°dry29 km/h9 h 33 min
Friday1°6°10 mm29 km/h9 h 31 min
Saturday5°8°0.3 mm28 km/h9 h 29 min
Sunday4°6°dry27 km/h9 h 26 min
Monday3°7°dry21 km/h9 h 24 min
Tuesday2°7°dry23 km/h9 h 21 min
Wednesday4°8°dry16 km/h9 h 19 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 8°. Wettest: Friday, 10 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Friday, 29 km/h.

The Almanac · North Sydney Month by Month

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

November in North Sydney, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 21 min
Average wind
19 km/h
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The Almanac Speaks
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near 8°; nights run about 2°. Wet spells are common — about 144 mm, the 4th wettest month.

North Sydney in November: the full almanac →

Climate of North Sydney by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-8°145 mm21 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-1°-9°134 mm21 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March2°-6°134 mm21 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April7°-1°121 mm19 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May12°3°106 mm18 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦
June18°8°98 mm17 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July22°13°103 mm16 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
August23°15°95 mm16 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September19°11°121 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°160 mm19 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November8°2°144 mm19 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December3°-3°156 mm21 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about North Sydney

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in North Sydney today?

Right now it is 6 °C (43 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (43 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (36 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.7 mm (0.07 in) expected.

Will it rain in North Sydney this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 11 mm (0.43 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for North Sydney?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost possible; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in North Sydney?

August, with an average high of 23 °C (73 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is October, with 160 mm (6.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit North Sydney?

August and July. August brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain; July highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 103 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 North Sydney?

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
South BarNova Scotia4 km E8°1°148 mm
Sydney MinesNova Scotia4 km NE8°1°144 mm
Georges RiverNova Scotia5 km W8°2°143 mm
FlorenceNova Scotia6 km N8°1°141 mm
Whitney PierNova Scotia8 km SE8°1°149 mm
Balls CreekNova Scotia8 km SW8°1°145 mm
WestmountNova Scotia8 km SSE8°1°147 mm
SydneyNova Scotia10 km SE8°1°149 mm

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