Halifax Weather in August

What's the weather like in Halifax (Nova Scotia) in August 2024?

The climate in Halifax during August can be summarized as mild and damp.

August is in the summer in Halifax and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

Halifax weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22°C 71.5°F
Nightly temperature 13.5°C 56.2°F
Average temperature 17.7°C 63.9°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 107 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Halifax with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Halifax

Halifax average temperature in August

August rainfall

Halifax average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Halifax average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Halifax in August 2024.

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Halifax weather stats

Halifax weather statistics
Hottest month: August 21.7°C 71.1°F
Driest month: September 98mm 3.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: December 160mm 6.3ins
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