Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Halifax in September
Halifax cools off: highs slip to 66°F (19°C), from 70°F in August, with lows of 55°F (13°C) and about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 84/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (97 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What September feels like
Highs near 66°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 55°F (13°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.8 in (97 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around September
September is one of Halifax's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July and September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 64/100.
- Comfort improves from 72/100 in August to 84/100.
- September sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route recommends.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Halifax in September
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Point Pleasant Park
Wooded park at the peninsula's tip with trails, fort ruins and harbour mouth views.
Why now September scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Former ocean-liner terminal where a million immigrants landed, now a national museum.
The Five Fishermen
Seafood restaurant in an 1817 building, known for lobster and its mussel bar.
Alexander Keith's Brewery
1820 brewery with costumed tours, songs and beer tasting.
Peggy's Cove
Fishing village on bare granite with a 1915 lighthouse, 45 minutes from downtown.
Why now Highs near 66°F and 3.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in September
- Lunenburg & Mahone Bay in September~41 mi · highs 67°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Cape Breton Highlands & Cabot Trail in September~202 mi · highs 56°F, 3.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Maine in September~307 mi · highs 72°F, 3.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Halifax?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 84/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain. September is inside the Jun – Oct window our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route recommends.
How hot is Halifax in September?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Halifax in September?
Some: about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.2 in (1300 mm).
What should I pack for Halifax in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in September
- Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail Jun – Oct
Planning Halifax in September?
Share this September plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.