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Halifax in December
The weather in December
In December, Halifax averages daytime highs of 3° and night-time lows of -4° — cold weather by day. Expect around 151 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 52%.
Days are 5.2° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 3.2°. The sea averages 6°, too cold for most swimmers.
December scores 17/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Halifax. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:45 and sets at 16:35 local time, giving 8 h 50 min of daylight. Days shorten by 13 minutes over the month.
Why 17/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 11/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Halifax this month
Lower Sackville
Canada's best in December
Lethbridge
Swift Current
Halifax in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Halifax?
December scores 17/100 for Halifax, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 3°C with 13 wet days.
How warm is Halifax in December?
Daytime highs average 3°C and night-time lows -4°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Halifax in December?
Halifax receives about 151 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 13 days.
Can you swim in Halifax in December?
The sea averages 6°C in December, cold for most swimmers.