Halifax in December
3.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
13Rainy days (134 mm)
8:38 hDaylight
07:51Sunrise · 16:30 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 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 December?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Halifax?
The best months are July, August, September.