Halifax weather
At 5:45 PM local time it was clear and 5°C (41°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 4%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–SepOff season Nov–Apr
About Halifax weather
Is it raining in Halifax right now?
No. It’s clear and 5° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Halifax this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–16° and lows of 0–10°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Halifax lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Halifax?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Halifax weather by month
When is the best time to visit Halifax?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Halifax is Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (32°F) in February to 21°C (70°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Halifax?
December is the wettest month, with about 141 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 85 mm (3.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Halifax?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 16°C (60°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -6°C (21°F).
Does Halifax have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 141 mm (5.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months