Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in August
Weather score48Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
107mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
48
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August22°C average high
August is one of Halifax's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August107mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Halifax's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.9 hours average sun
August is one of Halifax's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August17°C average sea
August is one of Halifax's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August48 weather score
August is one of Halifax's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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