Halifax Weather in February

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

The climate in Halifax during February can be summarized as cold and damp.

February is in the winter in Halifax and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

Halifax weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.3°C 31.6°F
Nightly temperature -9°C 15.9°F
Average temperature -4.6°C 23.7°F
Daily sunshine 4.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 118 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 0.4°C 32.7°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average February is the 6th wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Halifax

Halifax average temperature in February

February rainfall

Halifax average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Halifax average rain in February

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 February 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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