Best time to visit Halifax

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When is the best time to visit Halifax?

The best time to visit Halifax is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 0°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Halifax0
    Jan
  • 0°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Halifax0
    Feb
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Halifax3
    Mar
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Halifax8
    Apr
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Halifax13
    May
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Halifax18
    Jun
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Halifax22
    Jul
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Halifax22
    Aug
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Halifax19
    Sep
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Halifax13
    Oct
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Halifax8
    Nov
  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Halifax2
    Dec

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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.

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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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