When to go · Halifax
Halifax, month by month
The best months for Halifax: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Mar.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (cold, snow, ice).-1 °C / -10 °C, 14 rain days30 °F / 14 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (cold, snow, ice).-1 °C / -10 °C, 12 rain days30 °F / 14 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (cold, snow, ice).4 °C / -5 °C, 13 rain days39 °F / 23 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.9 °C / 0 °C, 12 rain days48 °F / 32 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.16 °C / 5 °C, 12 rain days61 °F / 41 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Halifax's best window: Jun–Sep.21 °C / 10 °C, 11 rain days70 °F / 50 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Halifax's best window: Jun–Sep.24 °C / 14 °C, 10 rain days75 °F / 57 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Halifax's best window: Jun–Sep.24 °C / 14 °C, 10 rain days75 °F / 57 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Halifax's best window: Jun–Sep.20 °C / 10 °C, 10 rain days68 °F / 50 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.14 °C / 5 °C, 12 rain days57 °F / 41 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.8 °C / 0 °C, 14 rain days46 °F / 32 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.2 °C / -6 °C, 15 rain days36 °F / 21 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday