Which is the hottest month in Halifax?

The hottest time of year in Halifax is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 22°C.

Which month has the most rain in Halifax?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Halifax with 160mm on average. There are normally 15 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Halifax?

The sunniest time of year in Halifax is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 49% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Halifax?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Halifax in August when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit Halifax

Q: When is the best time to visit Halifax?

The best times to visit Halifax, Nova Scotia are in July and August Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Halifax, Nova Scotia are in July and August based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Halifax?

The best times to visit Halifax, Nova Scotia are in July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Mar
8
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May
18
Jun
22
Jul
22
Aug
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Sep
13
Oct
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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The weather guide for Nova Scotia (Halifax) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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