September verdict

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in September

Weather score37Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Canada travel weather guide
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September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

98mm

Sun

5.8h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

37

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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September19°C average high

September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September98mm average rain

September is one of Halifax's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsFebruary to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

September5.8 hours average sun

September is brighter than Halifax's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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September16°C average sea

September 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

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September37 weather score

September scores above Halifax's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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