Best time to go to Halifax Average weather of Halifax, Canada
When is the best time to go to Halifax?
When is the best time to go to Halifax? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Halifax are June, July, August and September
- On average, the warmest months are July and August
- The coldest months are January and February
- The rainiest months are January, February, October, November and December
- August is the best month for swimming
Annual weather in Halifax
For full information about the climate and weather in Halifax a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F/34°F | very bad weather | Halifax in january | ||
| February | 25°F/34°F | very bad weather | Halifax in february | ||
| March | 31°F/38°F | very bad weather | Halifax in march | ||
| April | 38°F/47°F | very bad weather | Halifax in april | ||
| May | 45°F/54°F | bad weather | Halifax in may | ||
| June | 52°F/63°F | good weather | Halifax in june | ||
| July | 61°F/70°F | good weather | Halifax in july | ||
| August | 63°F/74°F | good weather | Halifax in august | ||
| September | 58°F/68°F | good weather | Halifax in september | ||
| October | 50°F/58°F | tolerable weather | Halifax in october | ||
| November | 41°F/49°F | very bad weather | Halifax in november | ||
| December | 34°F/41°F | very bad weather | Halifax in december |
Weather and climate in Halifax
- From january to april the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 43°F and it rains in april about 6.2in.
- In may the climate is passable, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and you can expect to have 4.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
- From june to september the climate is good. It is for example 68°F as maximum temperature in september and, in september, 5 days of rain are expected.
- In the month of october the climate is correct. the thermometer goes up to 58°F°C and it rains in october about 7.3in.
- In the month of november the climate is not good. It is for example 49°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains about 7.2in each month.
- In the month of december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 36°F and it rains in december about 8.3in.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Halifax
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Halifax: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Halifax
Find out when Halifax has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Halifax
- Very low season in Halifax
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, November and December. - Low season in Halifax
The months with low numbers of tourists are: May. - High season in Halifax
The number of visitors to Halifax is high in: June and October. - Peak season in Halifax
The largest number of tourists visiting Halifax is during: July, August and September.
Figure: Visitor index for Halifax month by month
Best time for low prices in Halifax
Average prices of hotels in Halifax month by month
Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Halifax. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Halifax
A return flight between London and Halifax is generally cheaper if you go in may ($ 597 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 278 more for your airline ticket to Halifax if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Halifax
On average, it costs $ 84 per day to hire a car in Halifax. This price varies by $ 76 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 56 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in september is $ 132.
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