Halifax, Canada experiences average highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Halifax, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Halifax, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.5/10
Best: July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 11°C / 6°C
Feels Like 9°C / 3°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 102 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 78%
Wind Speed 21 km/h
Dew Point 5°C
Snow Days 9 days
Frost Days 17 days
Hottest Month
22°C
August
Avg Low17°C
Rain10days
Coldest Month
-5°C
February
Avg High1°C
Rain11days
Driest Month
8days
September
Avg High20°C
Avg Low15°C
Windiest Month
24 km/h
December (Gusts 52)
Sea Temperature
1°C – 18°C
Warmest water: September (
18°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:30
Daylight 15.5h
Sunset 21:03
Live conditions—
Halifax on the map · live conditions
Halifax, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Halifax
- Population
- 471.6K
- Coordinates
- 44.64°, -63.58°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 8°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 10 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 2°C
Avg Low -4°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 1°C / -5°C . Feb: 1°C / -5°C . Mar: 4°C / -2°C . Apr: 8°C / 2°C . May: 13°C / 6°C . Jun: 18°C / 12°C . Jul: 22°C / 17°C . Aug: 22°C / 17°C . Sep: 20°C / 15°C . Oct: 15°C / 10°C . Nov: 9°C / 4°C . Dec: 4°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 121 mm. Feb: 120 mm. Mar: 103 mm. Apr: 107 mm. May: 72 mm. Jun: 95 mm. Jul: 77 mm. Aug: 82 mm. Sep: 85 mm. Oct: 108 mm. Nov: 128 mm. Dec: 127 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 75%. Apr: 76%. May: 79%. Jun: 83%. Jul: 85%. Aug: 82%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 78%. Nov: 76%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 24 km/h . Feb: 24 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 24 km/h . Dec: 24 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 8h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 5h. Dec: 5h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 3°C . Feb: 1°C . Mar: 1°C . Apr: 4°C . May: 7°C . Jun: 11°C . Jul: 13°C . Aug: 17°C . Sep: 18°C . Oct: 14°C . Nov: 9°C . Dec: 5°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 13 days. Feb: 12 days. Mar: 11 days. Apr: 5 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 3 days. Dec: 8 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 22 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 22°C | Aug · 22°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -7°C | Feb · -5°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 159 mm | Nov · 128 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 27 km/h | Dec · 24 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / -5°C | -3°C / -10°C | 12days (121 mm) Wet | 4.9h Fair | 76% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 1°C / -5°C | -3°C / -11°C | 11days (120 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 75% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 4°C / -2°C | -1°C / -7°C | 12days (103 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 75% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 8°C / 2°C | 5°C / -2°C | 12days (107 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 76% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 13°C / 6°C | 11°C / 3°C | 10days (72 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 79% Humid | 5.7 High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 18°C / 12°C | 17°C / 10°C | 11days (95 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 83% Humid | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 22°C / 17°C | 23°C / 17°C | 10days (77 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 85% Humid | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 22°C / 17°C | 24°C / 18°C | 10days (82 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 82% Humid | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 20°C / 15°C | 19°C / 14°C | 8days (85 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 80% Humid | 4.9 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 10°C | 13°C / 7°C | 10days (108 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 78% Humid | 3.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 4°C | 5°C / -1°C | 12days (128 mm) Wet | 4.8h Fair | 76% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / -2°C | -1°C / -7°C | 12days (127 mm) Wet | 4.5h Fair | 76% Humid | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Halifax are July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Halifax, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Halifax is August, with average daytime highs of 22°C (72°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Halifax is February, with average overnight lows of -5°C (22°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Halifax is November, averaging 128mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Halifax runs through January, March, April, November, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Halifax.
Halifax receives approximately 89 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Halifax.
The least favorable months to visit Halifax are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Halifax is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Halifax is 78%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 9°C (48°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Halifax receives snow. Months with snowfall average 9 snow days and 22 cm (9 in) of accumulation, with about 17 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Halifax are 21 km/h (13 mph). The windiest month is December with peak winds reaching 24 km/h (15 mph) (gusts up to 52 km/h / 32 mph).
Halifax averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 67%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Halifax is 5°C (41°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Halifax has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Halifax ranges from 3°C (37°F) to 9°C (48°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Halifax. It earns a climate score of 6.8/10 with Good.
For June in Halifax, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 18°C (64°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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