Cool
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in January
Weather score17Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 137mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
0°C
Rain
137mm
Sun
3.3h
Sea
3°C
Weather score
17
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 137mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 3°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
January0°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January137mm average rain
January sits near Halifax's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January3.3 hours average sun
January is one of Halifax's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January3°C average sea
January is below Halifax's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January17 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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