Canada · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Halifax are July, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Halifax sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 21°C, and its coolest in January (around -1°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1503mm — November is typically the wettest month (~160mm) and August the driest (~106mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to June — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / -8°C | 135mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 0° / -7°C | 116mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 3° / -4°C | 130mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 8° / 1°C | 116mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 13° / 6°C | 127mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 18° / 11°C | 112mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 21° / 16°C | 106mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 21° / 16°C | 106mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 18° / 13°C | 108mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 13° / 8°C | 138mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 8° / 3°C | 160mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 3° / -3°C | 151mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Halifax is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around -1°C (31°F) and nighttime lows near -8°C (18°F). Expect roughly 135mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Halifax is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around 0°C (32°F) and nighttime lows near -7°C (19°F). Expect roughly 116mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Halifax is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -4°C (25°F). Expect roughly 130mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Halifax is cold, with average daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (35°F). Expect roughly 116mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Halifax is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 127mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Halifax is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 112mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Halifax is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 106mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Halifax is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 106mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Halifax is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 108mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
October in Halifax is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 138mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Halifax is cold, with average daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 160mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Halifax is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -3°C (26°F). Expect roughly 151mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket