What time of year is best to visit Atlantic Canada?
The best time for a vacation to Atlantic Canada will depend on what you want to see and do. July and August are the warmest months (daytime highs of 20-30 °C) but also tend to be the busiest given summer holidays. If you are more flexible with your time, the autumn months between September and October is a spectacular time to visit, with warm daytime temperatures, cooler evenings and less crowds. It’s also the best time to see the burst of fall colours — mid-September in more Northern areas, late September into October in the southern coastal areas. If you prefer to vacation in May and June, you’ll experience spring, the ‘greenest’ time to visit. The temperatures are perfect for touring with fewer crowds and longer days to take in all of the many attractions and adventures on offer. All four Atlantic provinces offer a temperate climate with invigorating sea breezes near the coast, best enjoyed with a sweater at hand. Inland the air may be warmer by 5°C (10°F), and lakes, rivers, woods and farms are pleasantly warm. Temperatures in spring and autumn average a pleasant 10° cooler.
