Halifax weather in September (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Halifax during September? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In September, Halifax typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During September, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 20°C. At night, they generally drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Halifax in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With about 180 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 September

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

Where to go in Canada in September

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Halifax, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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