Halifax weather in October (Nova Scotia, Canada)
What should you pack for a trip to Halifax in October? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.
Temperatures
In October, Halifax tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.
Precipitation
Halifax in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.Average sunshine
The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 161 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 October
Min Temperature
7°C
Max Temperature
15°C
Chance of Rain
40%
Precipitation
135 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
67%
Sunshine
161 hours
Percentage Sunshine
46%
Where to go in Canada in October
Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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