Your trips
Organise your trips easily with tabs
London
Halifax
Any date
+ Search
background

Halifax in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Halifax in February and see if it is worth visiting.
Check flight prices to Halifax on Avionero:
February

Weather in Halifax in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌨️
Snowy
Halifax in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of 0°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 snowy days with an average precipitation of 52 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
0°C
Avg. max. temperature
-26°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Halifax has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Halifax in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Halifax for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in February is +1°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +14°C during the day and a minimum of -24°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -4°C to -4°C.

Is Halifax warm or cold in February?

Halifax is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from 0°C to 0°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -7°C to -7°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Halifax, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Halifax in February

Halifax weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
0°C0°C+4°C
Min. temperature
-26°C-26°C-20°C
Max. temperature
+15°C+15°C+27°C
Rainfall
67 mm49 mm62 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%78%76%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
121112
Rainy days
435
Snowy days
131211

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of 0°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 67 mm to 49 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 5 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Halifax in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Halifax is gradually decreasing during February, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Halifax based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 36%, leading to total precipitation of around 76 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Halifax wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 128 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Halifax based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 11%, for a monthly total of around 39 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Halifax.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Halifax?

This is the weather in Halifax in February 2023:
1 February
☁️
-4°C
2 February
☀️
-2°C
3 February
☁️
+3°C
4 February
☁️
-14°C
5 February
☀️
+5°C
6 February
☁️
+6°C
7 February
☁️
0°C
8 February
☁️
+4°C
9 February
☁️
+3°C
10 February
🌫️
+8°C
11 February
☁️
+7°C
12 February
☀️
+7°C
13 February
☁️
+2°C
14 February
🌨️
0°C
15 February
☀️
+3°C
16 February
🌧️
+14°C
17 February
☁️
+7°C
18 February
🌨️
+1°C
19 February
🌧️
+3°C
20 February
☁️
+8°C
21 February
☁️
+7°C
22 February
☁️
+6°C
23 February
☁️
0°C
24 February
🌨️
-7°C
25 February
☁️
-9°C
26 February
☁️
-7°C
27 February
☀️
-4°C
28 February
☁️
-4°C
In February 2023 Halifax had 5 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +1°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of -14°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Halifax climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Halifax in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+10°C) and the highest in 2022 (+13°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 590 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1951 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Halifax in February:

Is February a good time to visit Halifax?

It’s always a good time to visit Halifax, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Halifax in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Halifax rainy in February?

Halifax is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Halifax in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Halifax in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Halifax

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Halifax, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.