Halifax weather in August (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Interested in knowing the climate of Halifax in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Halifax during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 16°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Halifax in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 226 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Halifax climate page with graphs.

 

Halifax, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 63%  

Sunshine 226 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in Canada in August

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Halifax, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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