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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Halifax month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Halifax are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 20–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), February the coldest (average low -6°C), and December the wettest (about 158 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6 | -5.7 | 140 | 4.8 |
| February | 1.6 | -6.4 | 142 | 6.1 |
| March | 4.4 | -2.9 | 127 | 7.3 |
| April | 9.1 | 1.6 | 139 | 8.2 |
| May | 14.2 | 6.1 | 89 | 8.9 |
| June | 18.9 | 11.5 | 133 | 9.6 |
| July | 22.9 | 16.1 | 106 | 9.9 |
| August | 23.3 | 16.5 | 104 | 10.1 |
| September | 20.2 | 13.7 | 106 | 8.8 |
| October | 15.1 | 8.8 | 138 | 7.2 |
| November | 8.9 | 2.5 | 148 | 5.1 |
| December | 3.6 | -3.0 | 158 | 4.4 |
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01 · OverviewHalifax, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Halifax took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Halifax
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Halifax
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Halifax
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Halifax
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Halifax
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Halifax
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Frequently Asked Questions about Halifax
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01 · Q&AWhere is Halifax located and what are its coordinates?
Halifax is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 44.6427, -63.5769 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Halifax?
Halifax has a recorded population of approximately 471,559 and observes the America/Halifax time zone (CAD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Halifax?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Halifax include en-CA, fr-CA, iu, and the circulating currency is CAD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Halifax?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Halifax, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.