Halifax in August
7.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
10Rainy days (90 mm)
13:52 hDaylight
06:22Sunrise · 20:14 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -9°C | 111 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.4 |
| February | 0°C | -8°C | 101 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
| March | 3°C | -4°C | 108 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.0 |
| April | 9°C | 1°C | 92 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.3 |
| May | 15°C | 6°C | 83 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.4 |
| June | 19°C | 10°C | 97 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 23°C | 15°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| August | 23°C | 15°C | 90 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 20°C | 12°C | 97 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 14°C | 7°C | 124 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 8°C | 2°C | 129 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.1 |
| December | 3°C | -4°C | 134 mm | 13 | – | – | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Halifax in August?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 15°C.
When is the best time to visit Halifax?
The best months are July, August, September.