Halifax weather in October
October in Halifax: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Halifax · #333 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Halifax climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Halifax?
- October in Halifax: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Halifax on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Halifax in October?
- In October, Halifax averages a daily high of 14.6°C and a low of 10.3°C, with about 96.9 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Halifax in October?
- Halifax has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in October.