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February · climate normalsFreezing days and a month score of 25/100

Halifax in February

Poor · 25/100Beach 16/100
High / low0° / -8°daily averages
Precipitation116 mm11 wet days
Sea1°surface temperature
44.64° N, 63.58° WElevation 60 mUTC−3 · Atlantic Daylight Time
When to goHalifax · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec25February
Best timeJul–Sep
February: high / low0° / -8°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Halifax averages daytime highs of 0° and night-time lows of -8° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 116 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 49%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 3°. The sea averages 1°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 25/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th 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 07:16 and sets at 17:43 local time, giving 10 h 27 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 77 minutes over the month.

Why 25/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%24%
Clear skies · 25%68%

Beach score this month: 16/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Halifax this month

Dartmouth
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Dartmouth

Nova Scotia · 3.2 km N
0°Feb high
11wet days
25score
Dartmouth
Bedford
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Bedford

Nova Scotia · 12 km NW
0°Feb high
11wet days
25score
Bedford
Lower Sackville
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Lower Sackville

Nova Scotia · 17 km NW
1°Feb high
11wet days
25score
Lower Sackville
ivTop of the table

Canada's best in February

Where to go in February
Moose Jaw
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1

Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan
-4°Feb high
2wet days
47score
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
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2

Saskatoon

Saskatchewan
-6°Feb high
3wet days
46score
Saskatoon
Medicine Hat
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3

Medicine Hat

Alberta
0°Feb high
4wet days
46score
Medicine Hat
Yellowknife
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4

Yellowknife

Northwest Territories
-20°Feb high
3wet days
44score
Yellowknife
·Questions

Halifax in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Halifax?

February scores 25/100 for Halifax, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 0°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Halifax in February?

Daytime highs average 0°C and night-time lows -8°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Halifax in February?

Halifax receives about 116 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Halifax in February?

The sea averages 1°C in February, cold for most swimmers.