Halifax, Canada Weather
Halifax hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 74°F (23°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 74°F (23°C).
Current conditions in detail
Halifax weather tomorrow (Monday, August 17)
Tomorrow in Halifax looks partly cloudy, with a high of 72° and an overnight low of 59°. Rain is unlikely (10% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (high).
Halifax 14-day forecast
About the weather in Halifax
Weather in Halifax is shaped by its oceanic climate - expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. August afternoons typically reach 74°F (23°C), while February highs hover near 34°F (1°C). Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches (1544 mm) over about 142 rainy days.
Halifax weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 74°F (23°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 34°F (1°C)
- Record high: 88°F (31°C) · Record low: -16°F (-26°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: August (9.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 27 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 74°F (23°C) and overnight lows stay near 62°F (17°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 34°F (1°C) and lows around 20°F (-7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 88°F (31°C) and dropped as low as -16°F (-26°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.2 inches (158 mm) of rain over 13 days, while May is the driest. August brings the most sunshine, averaging 9.9 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 27 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Halifax is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 48°F (9°C) and nights around 34°F (1°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season, plus around 9 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Halifax brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 58°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Halifax stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (15°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Halifax brings deep cold, with daytime highs averaging 36°F (2°C) and nights around 23°F (-5°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season, plus around 17 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Halifax by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 21° | 13 | 5.9 in | 4.9 h/day | 75% |
| February | 34° | 20° | 12 | 5.7 in | 6.2 h/day | 74% |
| March | 39° | 26° | 13 | 5.2 in | 7.3 h/day | 73% |
| April | 47° | 34° | 13 | 5.2 in | 8.3 h/day | 75% |
| May | 57° | 43° | 11 | 3.1 in | 9.2 h/day | 76% |
| June | 65° | 52° | 13 | 5.7 in | 9.5 h/day | 81% |
| July | 73° | 61° | 11 | 4.1 in | 9.8 h/day | 83% |
| August | 74° | 62° | 11 | 4.4 in | 9.9 h/day | 82% |
| September | 68° | 57° | 10 | 4.1 in | 8.8 h/day | 80% |
| October | 58° | 47° | 10 | 5.5 in | 7.1 h/day | 79% |
| November | 48° | 37° | 12 | 5.6 in | 5.2 h/day | 77% |
| December | 39° | 28° | 13 | 6.2 in | 4.4 h/day | 77% |