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Queensland, Australia

Halifax

Halifax is a locality in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 390 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now22°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population390
Local time01:37
18.58° S, 146.29° EElevation 10 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4850
The year in Halifaxweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low27° / 22°
Rain this month48mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Halifax at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month18°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

413 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

39 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

February

Monuments nearby4+

within 15 km

Weather in Halifax

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct26°22°13.2 mm
Sat24 Oct27°21°11.7 mm
Sun25 Oct29°22°2 mm
Mon26 Oct30°22°
Tue27 Oct28°22°4.5 mm
Wed28 Oct28°23°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°22°1 mm

When to go to Halifax

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score454552718992869596887153
High29°29°28°26°24°22°22°23°25°27°28°29°
Low25°25°24°23°21°18°18°18°20°22°24°25°
Rain (mm)4134812982021004741394348129160
Wet days20191510536222712
Sea29°29°29°27°25°24°23°23°24°26°27°29°

What's on in Halifax

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Halifax

All monuments

Outdoors around Halifax

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
BIG4 Lucinda Wanderers Holiday ParkCamp sites
0.3 km
Ingham Golf ClubGolf courses
1.7 km
Panjoo LookoutViewpoints
12 km
Hinchinbrook LookoutViewpoints
12 km
Forest Beach HotelCamp sites
15 km

Nature around Halifax

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Halifax

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Halifax

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Halifax

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Halifax from above

Postal code

4850

Getting to Halifax

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSV
90 km
Cairns International AirportCNS
198 km
InghamRailway station
15 km

Places near Halifax

Places with a climate like Halifax

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Halifax?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Halifax.
What is the hottest month in Halifax?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Halifax?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Halifax?
January is the wettest month with about 413 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Halifax?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.
What is the postal code of Halifax?
The postal code of Halifax is 4850.