Halifax weather in January (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Is Halifax a good destination in January, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Halifax usually has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 1°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -8°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Halifax in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 108 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 108 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in Canada in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

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