Hi - I'm in the middle of planning a trip to Nova Scotia for next summer. I am noticing that a lot of the accomodations don't have air conditioning. This is a real issue for us if it is warm and humid. Do they not have it because you don't need it? I'm still struggling with my itinerary so not sure exactly where we will be yet but want to figure this out first. Thanks. sue
Nova Scotia - need air conditioning?
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In my opinion, most places near the ocean would not need air conditioning - there is usually a bit of a cooling breeze.
Sueoz, larger hotels in Nova Scotia are typically air conditioned. As you have discovered, smaller places, such as motels, inns, and B&Bs are less likely have it.
Surrounded as we are by the ocean, evening temperatures tend to be very moderate in the summer. As far as I can recollect, overnight temperatures in Halifax gave been in the 15 to 18 C range (roughly 60 to 65 F) for the last several summers. It can be quite humid though, thanks to moisture rolling in off the ocean. Our house is not air conditioned; we do have a fan in the window of our bedroom. I can remember only a few instances in the last two decades that we regretted not having installed air conditioning.
You will also find that overnight temperatures tend to be warmer inland--I've noticed that the Annapolis Valley and areas such as New Glasgow or Antigonish have higher temperatures than communities along the Atlantic coast of the province.
It's hard to know what would be best for you. I would recommend air conditioning if you can get it, but if you're travelling by car, you could always tote a small fan around with you just in case you find the perfect location that isn't air conditioned.
Anselm
We just returned from NS. For the most part, temps on/near the water are cool, and even in daytime many people were wearing light sweaters or long-sleeve shirts. At night it easily dropped into the 60's. However, when we were in Annapolis Royal, even near the Bay, we encountered some rather warm days, and used the motel's a/c in the evenings. That said, we could have done without the a/c since it really wasn't hot and humid. So, generally speaking, unless you have serious health conditions which require air conditioning so as not to aggravate a medical ailment, I wouldn't worry too much about the presence or lack of a/c. By the way, you can acces the weather conditons and temps for most places in NS simply by going to their respective websites.