When is the best time to go to Halifax

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Halifax, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Halifax weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Halifax are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Halifax January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 90mm 6hrs 10.9hrs

Halifax's weather in January is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Halifax for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Halifax and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Halifax with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Halifax February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 95mm 6.8hrs 11.8hrs

February in Halifax is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Halifax.

February is in the winter in Halifax and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Halifax with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Halifax March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 98mm 8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Halifax is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Halifax.

March is in the spring in Halifax and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Halifax with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Halifax April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 77mm 9.2hrs 14hrs

Halifax's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Halifax, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Halifax and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Halifax with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in April »

May

Halifax May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 98mm 9.5hrs 15hrs

May is a a little damp month in Halifax and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Halifax, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Halifax and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Halifax with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in May »

June

Halifax June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 102mm 10.2hrs 10.9hrs

The climate in Halifax during June can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Halifax, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Halifax and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Halifax with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in June »

July

Halifax July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 130mm 9.7hrs 11.8hrs

July in Halifax is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Halifax for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Halifax and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in July »

August

Halifax August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 129mm 9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Halifax is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Halifax for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Halifax and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in August »

September

Halifax September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 94mm 8.2hrs 14hrs

Halifax's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Halifax, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Halifax and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in September »

October

Halifax October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 75mm 7.6hrs 15hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Halifax and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Halifax, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Halifax and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in October »

November

Halifax November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 74mm 6.6hrs 10.9hrs

The weather in November in Halifax is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Halifax.

November is in the fall / autumn in Halifax and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in November »

December

Halifax December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 82mm 5.8hrs 11.8hrs

December in Halifax is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Halifax.

December is in the winter in Halifax and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in December »

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Halifax weather stats

Halifax weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: November 74mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: April 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 9.3°C 48.7°F
Wettest month: July 130mm 5.1ins
Warmest sea: August 26.1°C 79°F
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