What’s the climate like in Halifax?
The current climate of Halifax features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Halifax in recent years was 36°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in January 2019.
On average, Halifax gets 1525 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 132 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Halifax?
The best time to visit Halifax for sunny weather is May through August. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Halifax. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Halifax
The climate table of Halifax shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -6 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 122 | 111 | 147 | 139 | 106 | 100 | 104 | 112 | 137 | 167 | 124 | 156 |
| Snow (cm) | 50 | 51 | 21 | 2,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 7,1 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1525 mm per year, averaging 127 mm per month
- Snowfall: 132 cm per year
- Driest months: 100 mm in June, 104 mm in July and 106 mm in May
- Wettest months: 167 mm in October, 156 mm in December and 147 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Halifax
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Halifax, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Halifax
This graph shows how much precipitation Halifax, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Halifax
This graph shows how much snow Halifax, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Halifax
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Halifax, Massachusetts. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Halifax
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Halifax, Massachusetts. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Halifax
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Halifax, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Halifax
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Halifax, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Halifax by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Halifax. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
