Although the province is getting a significant amount of rain Monday night, it is still not enough to end a record-setting drought.

Environment Canada says most of the province will get between 20 and 40 millimetres, while Guysborough and Annapolis County could get up to 100 millimetres.

Meteorologist Bob Robichaud says some places still need much more.

“We need just more of these systems over the next few weeks to try and get back to a level that is closer to to average,” said Robichaud.

Some places need at least 100 or even 200 millimetres of rain to catch back up.

Some rainfall warnings and special weather statements for Nova Scotia, pictured Oct. 27, 2025. (Environment Canada)

July, August and September were the driest ever recorded for Amherst, Greenwood, Truro in Nova Scotia and Summerside, P.E.I., according to the national drought monitor.

And it was the second driest period ever for Moncton, Saint John, and Charlottetown. For Halifax, it was the third driest spell.

Whatever rain comes, it has to come steadily, not all at once, he said, to avoid flooding and give the soil time to soak it up, says Robichaud.

The rain on Monday night will be the most helpful for Annapolis Valley, he said. The county had the longest burn ban compared to other areas in the province.

Robichaud says it’s too early to tell if we will get enough rain before the winter.

“We’re seeing a change in the pattern that would suggest that we might get a few more systems that would produce some rain compared to the pattern that we were in in the summertime,” said Robichaud.

“Whether it’s enough or not, that remains to be seen, but certainly it’s something that we’re keeping track of.”