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When is the best time to visit Halifax?
In general the best time to visit Halifax is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Halifax in different months
This is the average weather in Halifax for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 136 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 128 mm in November.
Climate in Halifax
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Halifax for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +59°F | +59°F | +81°F | +77°F | +86°F | +90°F | +91°F | +91°F | +93°F | +81°F | +70°F | +59°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°F | +32°F | +39°F | +48°F | +57°F | +66°F | +72°F | +73°F | +66°F | +57°F | +48°F | +37°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -15°F | -15°F | -4°F | +14°F | +30°F | +34°F | +48°F | +46°F | +37°F | +30°F | +12°F | -9°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 67 | 49 | 62 | 82 | 86 | 101 | 90 | 98 | 100 | 123 | 128 | 102 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 52 | 52 | 45 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 37 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 8 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Halifax during the whole year:
The hottest month in Halifax is August with average maximum temperature going up to +73°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +19°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Halifax looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Halifax is August with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Halifax during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 100 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 13 rainy days and 128 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Halifax during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 12 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Halifax:
What is the hottest month in Halifax?
The hottest month in Halifax is August with average maximum temperature of +73°F.
What is the coldest month in Halifax?
The coldest month in Halifax is January with minimum temperatures of +19°F.
Is Halifax worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Halifax could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Halifax?
if you're looking to visit Halifax when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, October, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 49 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Halifax
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Halifax, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.