Halifax weather in January
January in Halifax: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Halifax · #535 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 39/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Halifax climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 2°C / 35°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 138 mm / 5.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 cm / 13.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Halifax in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Halifax?
- January in Halifax: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Halifax on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
- What is the weather like in Halifax in January?
- In January, Halifax averages a daily high of 1.9°C and a low of -4.5°C, with about 137.7 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Halifax in January?
- Halifax has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
- Does it snow in Halifax in January?
- Halifax sees roughly 33.6 cm of snowfall in January.