Halifax weather in February (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Planning a trip to Halifax in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Halifax generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -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.

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.

The city usually sees around 129 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
SunshineSunshine 129 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 43%  

Where to go in Canada in February

Find out more about the weather in Canada in February and which places have the best weather 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 Halifax in February?

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 in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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