Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Halifax in November
Halifax cools off: highs slip to 47°F (8°C), from 57°F in October, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 46/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 5.0 in (126 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 47°F (8°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 37°F (3°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.0 in (126 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 76%.
Only about 9 h 20 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are July and September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (10°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in October to 46/100.
- Our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route recommends Jun – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Halifax in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Former ocean-liner terminal where a million immigrants landed, now a national museum.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 47°F.
The Five Fishermen
Seafood restaurant in an 1817 building, known for lobster and its mussel bar.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 47°F.
Alexander Keith's Brewery
1820 brewery with costumed tours, songs and beer tasting.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Point Pleasant Park
Wooded park at the peninsula's tip with trails, fort ruins and harbour mouth views.
Peggy's Cove
Fishing village on bare granite with a 1915 lighthouse, 45 minutes from downtown.
Nearby in November
- Lunenburg & Mahone Bay in November~41 mi · highs 47°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail in November~202 mi · highs 38°F, 4.5 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Maine in November~307 mi · highs 44°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Halifax?
It's middling, scoring 46/100. The best months are July and September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain. Our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route recommends Jun – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Halifax in November?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Halifax in November?
Yes: about 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.2 in (1300 mm).
What should I pack for Halifax in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Halifax in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.