Halifax Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Halifax experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Halifax is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -8°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Halifax has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1379 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Halifax has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 144 mm, and the driest month, May, with 92 mm, is minimal.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Halifax. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Halifax.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 76%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Halifax in Canada
During the months of July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 144 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 92 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
