Cape Breton Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Cape Breton Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


28°C
Highest Temp
3 Jul. 26

-14°C
Lowest Temp
6 Mar. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust24.46°C

Coldest MonthJanuary-5.77°C

Wettest MonthJanuary15.16mm

Windiest MonthMarch28.16km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Cape Breton historically?

August is historically Cape Breton's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 23°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 31°C on 2022-07-24.

2. What is the coldest month in Cape Breton historically?

February is Cape Breton's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -7°C. The all-time record low of -24°C was recorded on 2023-02-04.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Cape Breton over the past 17 years?

Cape Breton's average annual rainfall is approximately 1562.07mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Cape Breton experience on average per year?

Cape Breton historically records approximately 206 rainy days per year. November has the highest number of rain days at an average of 18.4 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Cape Breton?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Cape Breton is 31°C on 2022-07-24.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Cape Breton?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Cape Breton is -24°C on 2023-02-04.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Cape Breton historically?

Cape Breton experiences its strongest winds during January. The historic gust record of 64.8 kph was recorded on 2022-09-24.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Cape Breton during a year?

Usually, Cape Breton's humidity peaks in February at around 84.4% and drops to its lowest in May at approximately 80.3%.