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Halifax in August
Halifax's warmest month brings highs averaging 70°F (21°C), lows of 60°F (16°C) and about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain.
It scores 72/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (90 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 70°F (21°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 60°F (16°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (90 mm).
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (July and September).
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 69°F in July.
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 66°F.
- Comfort slips from 83/100 in July to 72/100.
- August sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Halifax in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Peggy's Cove
Fishing village on bare granite with a 1915 lighthouse, 45 minutes from downtown.
Why now August scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Halifax Public Gardens
Victorian formal gardens with ponds, a bandstand and old trees, open spring to fall.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 3.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
The Bicycle Thief
North American-Italian waterfront restaurant with a big patio on the boardwalk.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Four-kilometre harbourside walk past ferries, tall ships and food kiosks.
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
Waterfront market with local cheese, seafood, baked goods and crafts.
Nearby in August
- Lunenburg & Mahone Bay in August~41 mi · highs 73°F, 3.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail in August~202 mi · highs 63°F, 3.7 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Maine in August~307 mi · highs 78°F, 4.3 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Halifax in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Halifax?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 72/100 against a best of 84 in July and September. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain. August is inside the Jun – Oct window our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route recommends.
How hot is Halifax in August?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Halifax in August?
Some: about 3.5 in (90 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.2 in (1300 mm).
What should I pack for Halifax in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in August
- Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail Jun – Oct
Planning Halifax in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.