Best time to visit Halifax, Canada
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Halifax are September, July, August — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | September | 20.3° | 13.6° | 617.4 mm | 79 | 8.6 h | 76 |
| 2 ★ | July | 23.1° | 16.2° | 682.2 mm | 92 | 9.4 h | 75 |
| 3 ★ | August | 23.2° | 16.5° | 709.5 mm | 97 | 9.5 h | 74 |
| 4 | May | 14.1° | 5.8° | 367.2 mm | 85 | 9.6 h | 71 |
| 5 | June | 19.2° | 11.9° | 779 mm | 94 | 9.3 h | 70 |
| 6 | October | 15.3° | 8.7° | 559.5 mm | 78 | 7.3 h | 65 |
| 7 | April | 9.6° | 1.7° | 652.2 mm | 87 | 8.7 h | 50 |
| 8 | November | 9.3° | 2.8° | 657.1 mm | 79 | 5.2 h | 45 |
| 9 | March | 4.9° | -2.6° | 699.7 mm | 91 | 7.1 h | 36 |
| 10 | December | 4.7° | -1.8° | 861.6 mm | 87 | 4.2 h | 27 |
| 11 | February | 1.4° | -6.8° | 772.9 mm | 86 | 6 h | 24 |
| 12 | January | 1.9° | -5.4° | 761.2 mm | 97 | 4.6 h | 23 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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