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 high5°C / 40°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 31°F
Feels like (high)0°C / 32°F
Rainfall141 mm / 5.5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days13 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point-1°C / 30°F
Sunshine4.4 h/day
Daylight8.9 h
Wind24 km/h / 15 mph
Snowfall17 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.

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