Halifax in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Halifax in december 2026
The weather in Halifax in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 163cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Clear/Sunny
23% of time
19%
19%
18%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Snow showers
23% of time
20%
20%
18%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Snow showers
24% of time
23%
19%
16%
Weather at 3am
36°F
27%
24%
20%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Halifax in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Halifax in december.
The climate of Halifax in december is very bad
The climate in december in Halifax is wet (with 8.1in of precipitation over 9 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 7.2in of precipitation over 8 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh there this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 41°F. The minimum is 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Halifax is 38°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Halifax in december with a maximum record of 59°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 16 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 52% of time.
On average, in Halifax, the days of december last 08:49. The sun rises at 07:45 and sunset is at 16:34.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Halifax in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 37°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.5in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 163cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.43km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:45 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:34 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:49 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Halifax in december 2025:
47°F to 50°F
25°F to 41°F
36°F to 45°F
34°F to 43°F
20°F to 34°F
23°F to 34°F
38°F to 40°F
25°F to 34°F
18°F to 29°F
32°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
27°F to 32°F
27°F to 36°F
38°F to 41°F
27°F to 32°F
20°F to 32°F
36°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
43°F to 50°F
31°F to 49°F
34°F to 43°F
25°F to 34°F
18°F to 27°F
25°F to 31°F
20°F to 31°F
23°F to 25°F
20°F to 27°F
20°F to 27°F
23°F to 40°F
34°F to 41°F
22°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in Canada in december
Cities near Halifax:
| Fundy National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Charlottetown in december | very bad weather |
| Moncton in december | very bad weather |
| Saint John in december | very bad weather |
| Yarmouth in december | very bad weather |
| Hebron (Prince Edward Island) in december | very bad weather |
| Cape Breton Island in december | very bad weather |
| Fredericton in december | very bad weather |
| Miramichi in december | very bad weather |
| Sydney in december | very bad weather |
| Bathurst in december | very bad weather |
| Corner Brook in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Halifax
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Weather data for Halifax in december:
Weather data for Halifax for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Halifax. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Halifax can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Halifax.