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When to go · Halifax

Halifax in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
14°C / 5°C
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • HalifaxHighs around 14 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 12 days
  • Atlantic Canada, Canada · Halifax, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton, Newfoundlandfine

    Cool, foggy springs; July–September is the season; icebergs off Newfoundland May–June; post-tropical storms in autumn.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall
Medium
Prices · Canada overall
Medium

Canada overall: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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