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Pictou Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

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

Warmest today at 9° · coldest night Friday at -2°

The short of it: Pictou weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (43 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (48 °F), low 6 °C (43 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:45 local time.

PICTOU, Monday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 9° and falling to 6° after dark. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 9°. A brisk wind blows from the WSW, gusting to 24 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 9°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 29 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Pictou runs from 1° at night to 9° by day, with some 148 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 24°, February the coldest at -11°, and November the wettest with 148 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 45 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 34 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast6°2°11 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy6°2°10 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy6°2°10 km/h–
9 AMOvercast7°3°10 km/h–
10 AMOvercast7°4°9 km/h–
11 AMOvercast8°4°11 km/h–
12 PMOvercast9°5°11 km/h–
1 PMOvercast9°5°11 km/h–
2 PMOvercast9°5°11 km/h–
3 PMOvercast9°5°9 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy8°5°7 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy7°5°4 km/h–
6 PMOvercast6°4°4 km/h–
7 PMOvercast6°4°4 km/h–
8 PMOvercast7°4°7 km/h–
9 PMOvercast7°4°7 km/h–
10 PMOvercast7°4°7 km/h–
11 PMOvercast7°5°6 km/h–
12 AMOvercast7°5°6 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy7°5°4 km/h–
2 AMOvercast6°4°3 km/h–
3 AMOvercast7°4°6 km/h–
4 AMOvercast6°3°7 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy5°1°7 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): overcast, high 9°, low 6°, dry, gusts to 32 km/h. Sun up 7:02 AM, down 4:47 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today6°9°dry32 km/h9 h 45 min
Tuesday3°7°dry25 km/h9 h 42 min
Wednesday0°5°0.2 mm27 km/h9 h 40 min
Thursday0°6°dry29 km/h9 h 37 min
Friday-2°5°9.6 mm21 km/h9 h 35 min
Saturday3°5°12 mm35 km/h9 h 32 min
Sunday4°6°7.5 mm31 km/h9 h 30 min

Warmest: today at 9°. Wettest: Saturday, 12 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 35 km/h.

The Almanac · Pictou Month by Month

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

November in Pictou, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 24 min
Average wind
22 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 6° against October, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 148 mm.

Pictou in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Pictou by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-10°108 mm22 km/h9 h 3 min✦
February-1°-11°96 mm21 km/h10 h 18 min✦
March2°-7°96 mm21 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April8°-1°87 mm19 km/h13 h 28 min✦
May14°4°78 mm18 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦
June19°9°105 mm16 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
July24°14°83 mm15 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
August24°14°76 mm15 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
September20°11°119 mm17 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°6°139 mm20 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November9°1°148 mm22 km/h9 h 24 min✦
December3°-5°128 mm23 km/h8 h 42 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Pictou

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Pictou today?

Right now it is 6 °C (43 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 2 °C (36 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (48 °F) and tonight’s low 6 °C (43 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Pictou this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 29 mm (1.2 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Saturday.

Are there any weather warnings for Pictou?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Pictou?

August, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -11 °C (13 °F). The wettest month is November, with 148 mm (5.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Pictou?

July and August. July brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain; August highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 76 mm (3.0 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Pictou?

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
Pictou LandingNova Scotia3 km ESE9°1°149 mm
Lyons BrookNova Scotia6 km W8°1°149 mm
TrentonNova Scotia9 km SE8°1°152 mm
New GlasgowNova Scotia12 km SSE8°1°152 mm
WestvilleNova Scotia12 km S8°1°153 mm
StellartonNova Scotia14 km SSE8°1°153 mm
River JohnNova Scotia28 km WNW8°1°133 mm
MiddletonNova Scotia37 km W8°0°131 mm

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