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Best time to visit · Nova Scotia, Canada
July and September are the best time to visit Halifax on the climate data: September scores 84/100, with highs around 66°F (19°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain. June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 32°F to 70°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 51.2 in (1300 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 32°F0°C | 32°F0°C | 37°F3°C | 44°F7°C | 53°F12°C | 61°F16°C | 69°F20°C | 70°F21°C | 66°F19°C | 57°F14°C | 47°F8°C | 38°F4°C |
| Avg low | 21°F-6°C | 21°F-6°C | 26°F-3°C | 33°F1°C | 41°F5°C | 50°F10°C | 59°F15°C | 60°F16°C | 55°F13°C | 47°F8°C | 37°F3°C | 28°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 4.2 in107 mm | 4.1 in104 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 4.1 in105 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 3.3 in85 mm | 3.5 in90 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 5.3 in135 mm | 5.0 in126 mm | 5.6 in141 mm |
| Humidity | 88% | 86% | 82% | 84% | 86% | 87% | 88% | 87% | 85% | 84% | 85% | 86% |
| Cloud | 81% | 76% | 68% | 67% | 69% | 68% | 66% | 59% | 57% | 66% | 76% | 80% |
| Comfort | 35 | 37 | 40 | 46 | 61 | 74 | 83 | 72 | 84 | 64 | 46 | 31 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 32 m (105 ft), close to Halifax's own ~27 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 32–38°F (0–4°C), and nights reach 21°F (-6°C). About 13.9 in (352 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. January & February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 34/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 37°F highs in March to 53°F by May. About 12.0 in (306 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 49/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 61–70°F (16–21°C). It's the driest season, with only about 11.2 in (284 mm) of rain, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 50°F (10°C). Comfort peaks here: July ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 76/100.
Temperatures slide from 66°F highs in September to 47°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 14.1 in (358 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 65/100).
By comfort score: 2 Great, 4 Good, 2 Fair and 4 Tough. Great months: July and September. Tap a month for its own guide.
July and September are the best time to visit Halifax on the climate data: September scores 84/100, with highs around 66°F (19°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain. June and August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 5.6 in (141 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 3.3 in (85 mm). The yearly total is around 51.2 in (1300 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C) and highs of 32°F (0°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 70°F (21°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 87%, and highs peak around 70°F (21°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 21°F (-6°C) in January.
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