Halifax weather in December
December in Halifax: cold, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Halifax · #523 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 45/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Halifax climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 5°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 141 mm / 5.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 17 cm / 6.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Halifax in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Halifax?
- December in Halifax: cold, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Halifax on SeasonMap's comfort score (45/100).
- What is the weather like in Halifax in December?
- In December, Halifax averages a daily high of 4.6°C and a low of -0.4°C, with about 140.6 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Halifax in December?
- Halifax has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
- Does it snow in Halifax in December?
- Halifax sees roughly 17 cm of snowfall in December.