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Halifax weather in December (Nova Scotia, Canada)

What kind of weather does December bring to Halifax? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of December in Halifax typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 5°C. At night, it falls to around -3°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Halifax in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 108 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Halifax. 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 December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 108 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Canada in December

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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