Current Weather and Forecast in Halifax, Canada

Canada 🇨🇦 · Local time 08:30
43°
Cloudy Feels like 37° · High 55° / Low 43°
Wind
11 mph
Humidity
73%
0 Low
Updated 2 hours ago

Halifax hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 55°F (13°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical October high of 58°F (15°C).

Now
18%
9 AM
15%
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6 PM
6:46 PM
Sunset
7 PM
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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
37°
Wind
11 mph
W · gusts 28 mph
Humidity
73%
Pressure
29.68 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
7% chance today

Halifax weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Halifax looks sunny, with a high of 59° and an overnight low of 40°. Rain is unlikely (6% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
59° / 40°
Precipitation
6%
Sunrise / sunset
07:19 AM / 06:44 PM

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Halifax 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 55° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 59° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 65° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 39%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 65° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 63%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 52° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Sunny
High 61° Low 34°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 63° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Overcast
High 56° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 62%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 59° Low 36°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 59° Low 36°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Mist
High 56° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Sunny
High 63° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 25%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 61° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Sunny
High 52° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 5%

About the weather in Halifax

Halifax has an oceanic climate. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 74°, and February the coldest, when nights fall to around 20°. December brings the most rain, on about 13 days, while August is the sunniest, with 9.9 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 142 days.

Halifax climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

What is the rainiest month in Halifax?
December, at 6.2 inches (158 mm) over about 13 days. May is the driest month, at 3.1 inches (79 mm).
What should I pack for Halifax?
It depends on the month: August runs to 74°F (23°C) while February holds at 34°F (1°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
What is the coldest month in Halifax?
February, with highs of 34°F (1°C) and lows near 20°F (-7°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -16°F (-26°C).
What is the best time to visit Halifax?
July to October and May is the sweet spot for Halifax - these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Expect 66°F (19°C) in the afternoon and around 11 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in July.
Does it snow in Halifax?
Yes - about 27 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through April.
What is the hottest month in Halifax?
August, averaging 74°F (23°C) by day and 62°F (17°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 88°F (31°C).