Halifax Weather Forecast
Halifax weather: 73°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Halifax is a city in Nova Scotia. Halifax is known for Atlantic harbour and citadel. It has a population of about 440.000.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Halifax with mainly clear. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 64°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Halifax is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 75°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 18°F.
Nearby highlights include Acadia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 4.3°F above the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Halifax today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 0,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Halifax right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:05 PM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Halifax
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌥️ Fog | 78° / 64° | 6% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌥️ Fog | 74° / 63° | 6% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌥️ Fog | 78° / 60° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 60° | 56% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 57° | 56% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 53° | 3% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 60° | 19% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 55° | 21% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 55° | 20% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 54° | 20% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 51° | 16% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 50° | 19% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 48° | 17% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 57° | 29% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 58° | 29% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 57° | 23% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 6 |
Climate in Halifax month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 20° | 4,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 33° | 18° | 5,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 42° | 28° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 49° | 34° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 59° | 44° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 68° | 53° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 75° | 60° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 74° | 60° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 56° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 47° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 36° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 38° | 26° | 6,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Halifax
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Air quality and pollen in Halifax
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Halifax
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Halifax right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 85% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Halifax?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Halifax, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax observes America/Halifax (UTC-03:00). The local time is 3:05 PM.
How many people live in Halifax?
Halifax has a population of approximately 440.000.
What are the top things to do in Halifax?
Popular options include Acadia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 25, 2026 at 3:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
