Average Monthly Sunshine in Halifax

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Halifax receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Halifax. Expect long, bright days with 235 hours in July and darker periods with just 106 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 1965 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious 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.

Halifax’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Halifax enjoys an average of 1965 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Halifax’s wettest month, receives 95 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Halifax Precipitation page.