Halifax weather in February (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Is Halifax a good destination in February, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In February, Halifax usually has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -8°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Halifax in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With about 129 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Halifax. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Halifax, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 129 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 43%  

Where to go in Canada in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Halifax.

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