City in nova Scotia

Halifax Climat and Average Météo

Climat of Halifax: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 4°C now🕔 1:21 PM local📅 Best: juin, juillet, août and septembre👥 440.000

Climat in Halifax month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier0°-7°108 mm★☆☆☆☆
février1°-8°133 mm★☆☆☆☆
mars5°-2°165 mm★★☆☆☆
avril9°1°111 mm★★★☆☆
mai15°7°131 mm★★★☆☆
juin20°12°109 mm★★★★☆
juillet24°16°99 mm★★★★☆
août24°16°92 mm★★★★☆
septembre20°12°66 mm★★★★☆
octobre16°9°125 mm★★★☆☆
novembre8°2°141 mm★★☆☆☆
décembre3°-4°153 mm★☆☆☆☆

Climat type: Continental. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Halifax

Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day33°Cjui 3, 2026
Coldest night-19°Cfév 21, 2024
Wettest day55 mmoct 31, 2025

How Halifax compares avec nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Halifax.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Prince Edward Island207 km7°C1°C cooler1129 mm
New Brunswick310 km6°C2°C cooler1119 mm
Bar Harbor368 km8°Cabout the same1156 mm
Acadia National Park374 km6°C2°C cooler1114 mm
Baxter State Park441 km-3°C11°C cooler1355 mm

Meilleur moment pour visiter Halifax

Go in juin, juillet, août and septembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★☆☆☆☆
février★☆☆☆☆
mars★★☆☆☆
avril★★★☆☆
mai★★★☆☆
juin★★★★☆
juillet★★★★☆
août★★★★☆
septembre★★★★☆
octobre★★★☆☆
novembre★★☆☆☆
décembre★☆☆☆☆

What this means for Halifax

Compared avec normal

Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 8°C is 7.4°C below the 16°C typical for this month.

Pluie chance explained

A 42% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Voyage and driving

Rafales à 65 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 23°C.

What à pack, what à skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints tandis que gusts stay above 65 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Résumé

Halifax is a city in nova Scotia. Halifax is known for Atlantic harbour and citadel. Sa population est d’environ 440.000.

Actuellement, il fait 4°C (39°F) in Halifax avec couvert. La température ressentie est de -1°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 3°C à 8°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 42%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 6.4/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.

La meilleure période pour visiter Halifax is juin, juillet, août and septembre. Le climat est continental. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. août est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 24°C, tandis que février est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -8°C.

Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Acadia National Park.

En termes simples. Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 8°C is 7.4°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 2 PM à 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Halifax today at 8.1/10. Rafales à 65 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Halifax

TypeCity
Statenova Scotia
PaysCanada
ContinentAmérique du Nord
Coordonnées44°38′55.7″N 63°34′30.7″W (44.6488, -63.5752)
Population440.000
Known forAtlantic harbour and citadel
Heure locale1:21 PM (UTC-03:00)
Meilleurs moisjuin, juillet, août and septembre
ClimatContinental

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Halifax?

Halifax is a city in nova Scotia. Its coordinates are 44.6488, -63.5752. It lies in Amérique du Nord.

What is the weather like in Halifax maintenant?

It is currently 4°C (39°F) avec couvert. Humidité is 76% and wind is 17 km/h.

When is the best time à visit Halifax?

juin, juillet, août and septembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Halifax, which has a continental climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Halifax in?

Halifax observes America/Halifax (UTC-03:00). The heure locale is 1:21 PM.

How many people live in Halifax?

Halifax has a population of approximately 440.000.

What are the top things à do in Halifax?

Popular options include Acadia National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated octobre 24, 2026 at 1:21 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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