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Halifax
Visit in July — score 56/100 · avg high 76°F · 25 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 28° | 47° | 10° | 30 | 119 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 12 | 28° | 44° | 8° | 28 | 116 | 10.2h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 15 | 32° | 47° | 14° | 27 | 109 | 11.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 22 | 39° | 56° | 27° | 27 | 109 | 13.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 34 | 48° | 66° | 36° | 22 | 88 | 14.6h | High | Average |
| June | 46 | 56° | 72° | 44° | 30 | 121 | 15.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 56 | 64° | 76° | 54° | 25 | 101 | 15.1h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 54 | 65° | 77° | 55° | 24 | 98 | 13.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 46 | 61° | 74° | 47° | 27 | 107 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| October | 30 | 52° | 67° | 38° | 31 | 128 | 10.7h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 17 | 42° | 60° | 26° | 30 | 128 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 7 | 34° | 53° | 16° | 31 | 150 | 8.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 23/100
- High
- 56°F
- Low
- 25°F
- Rain days
- 26/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Halifax (March, April, May) brings average highs of 56°F and lows of 25°F, with about 26 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 23/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 34/100.
Summer
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 75°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 27/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Halifax (June, July, August) brings average highs of 75°F and lows of 51°F, with about 27 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Fall
- Score
- 31/100
- High
- 67°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Halifax (September, October, November) brings average highs of 67°F and lows of 37°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 31/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 46/100.
Winter
- Score
- 9/100
- High
- 48°F
- Low
- 11°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Halifax (December, January, February) brings average highs of 48°F and lows of 11°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 9/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 12/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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