The climate of Halifax
Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and is the commercial center of the region. The city has about 300,000 inhabitants. Several festivals are organized throughout the year, such as The Atlantic Film Festival, The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, The Halifax Busker Festival, Greekfest, The Atlantic Jazz Festival, The Multicultural Festival, Tall Ship events and Shakespeare by the Sea. These festivals attract many visitors every year and make the city a vibrant whole. See 3rjewelry for North America Geography.
The climate of Halifax is somewhat milder than more inland in Canada. Due to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, the temperature is somewhat tempered, although in winter the temperature dips well below zero. There is a lot of precipitation throughout the year: in the summer mainly rain and in the winter hail and snow showers are no exception. Between August and October, the city can also experience tropical storms. However, these have lost much of their strength when they come ashore.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| maximum temperature | minimum temperature | hours of sunshine per day | days of rainfall per month | amount of rainfall per month | water temperature | |
| January | 0℃ | -9℃ | 3 | 13 | 2℃ | |
| February | 0℃ | -9℃ | 4 | 11 | 0℃ | |
| March | 3℃ | -5℃ | 5 | 13 | 0℃ | |
| April | 8℃ | 0℃ | 5 | 12 | 1℃ | |
| May | 13℃ | 4℃ | 6 | 13 | 4℃ | |
| June | 18℃ | 9℃ | 7 | 12 | 9℃ | |
| July | 22℃ | 13℃ | 7 | 11 | 14℃ | |
| August | 22℃ | 14℃ | 7 | 10 | 16℃ | |
| September | 19℃ | 10℃ | 6 | 10 | 15℃ | |
| October | 13℃ | 5℃ | 5 | 12 | 12℃ | |
| November | 8℃ | 1℃ | 4 | 14 | 8℃ | |
| December | 2℃ | -6℃ | 3 | 15 | 4℃ |
The weather in Halifax
Do you want to know what the weather is like in Halifax and what the current weather forecast for Halifax looks like? On our weather forecast pages for Halifax you can see what the current temperature is, what temperatures you can expect in the coming days and what the feeling is. In addition, you can view the probability of precipitation, what type of precipitation is expected (for example, snow or rain) and approximately how much precipitation can fall within 24 hours. The general weather picture is just as important as the temperature or the chance of precipitation. Will it be sunny or heavily cloudy? What is the wind direction and how high is the wind force? Thanks to our accurate weather data, you can get a good idea of the weather conditions you may encounter within Halifax. Below you can see all the places in Halifax where we provide weather forecasts.
The weather in January
In the month of January, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 0 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is -9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in February
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 0 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is -9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in March
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 3 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is -5 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 8 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 0 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in May
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 13 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 4 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 13 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 18 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in July
In July, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 13 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in August
In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 14 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 10 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in September
In September, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 19 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 10 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 10 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 13 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 5 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in November
In November, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 8 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 1 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in December
In the month of December, the average maximum temperature in Halifax is around 2 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is -6 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
