Climate of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Point-value climate at Halifax (Nova Scotia, Canada). Population approximately 359,111.
Located in Nova Scotia, Canada, Halifax has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 359,111. Monthly average temperatures range from -4.9°C / 23.2°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in August, with rainfall varying from 97 mm / 3.8 in (September) to 149 mm / 5.9 in (December) — about 1425 mm / 56.1 in across the year. Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Halifax's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.9°C23.2°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Snowy |
| February | -4.6°C23.7°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Snowy |
| March | -0.8°C30.6°F | 128 mm5″ | Snowy |
| April | 4.3°C39.7°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| May | 9.5°C49.1°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| June | 14.5°C58.1°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| July | 18.2°C64.8°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| August | 18.5°C65.3°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| September | 14.8°C58.6°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| October | 9.2°C48.6°F | 126 mm5″ | — |
| November | 4.4°C39.9°F | 143 mm5.6″ | — |
| December | -1.5°C29.3°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Halifax?
Halifax does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Halifax's warmest month is August at an average of 18.5°C / 65.3°F, and its driest month is September with about 97 mm / 3.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Halifax?
Halifax, in Nova Scotia, Canada, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -4.9°C / 23.2°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1425 mm / 56.1 in, with the wettest month being December (149 mm / 5.9 in) and the driest September (97 mm / 3.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Halifax in August?
The average temperature in Halifax in August is 18.5°C / 65.3°F, with rainfall of about 99 mm / 3.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Halifax?
The driest month in Halifax is September, with about 97 mm / 3.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 14.8°C / 58.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Halifax?
The wettest month in Halifax is December, with approximately 149 mm / 5.9 in of average monthly rainfall.