Halifax County

Province · Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦 Canada

Area 5,941 km²

Time zone America/Halifax

Official website halifax.ca

Halifax County

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Halifax Unmissables

This selection spans the Halifax Regional Municipality, from the main international gateway at Stanfield to the rugged trails of the Musquodoboit Valley. It highlights the region's coastal geography at Crystal Crescent Beach and its industrial heritage at the Fairbanks Centre on the Shubenacadie Canal. Cultural sites like the Fisherman’s Life and Acadien House museums offer insight into local history, while regional eateries provide a taste of Nova Scotian seafood.

Halifax County — Map

Halifax County — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July

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Typical weather in January

Poor

0° (feels like -6°) · extremes -16°–8°
-6° at night
13 rainy days
5 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

0° (feels like -6°) · extremes -15°–7°
-7° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
1°C · too cold to swim
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

3° (feels like -3°) · extremes -11°–9°
-3° at night
13 rainy days
11 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
1°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor

7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -3°–13°
1° at night
13 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
2°C · too cold to swim
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair

12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 2°–18°
6° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 7°–23°
11° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
10°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

21° · extremes 13°–25°
16° at night
11 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
15°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

22° · extremes 14°–25°
17° at night
11 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
18°C · too cold to swim
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 9°–24°
14° at night
10 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
17°C · too cold to swim
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 3°–19°
9° at night
12 rainy days
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
14°C · too cold to swim
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor

8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -3°–15°
3° at night
12 rainy days
6 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
9°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

3° (feels like -3°) · extremes -10°–11°
-2° at night
14 rainy days
4 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
5°C · too cold to swim
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5; NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Canadian Dollar CAD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 911
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: English, French
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +1

Tours & Activities

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