Downtown Halifax weather in July
In July, Downtown Halifax sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 90 mm of rain across 10.3 wet days and about 15 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 23°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in July, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 18 min at the start of July to 14 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Downtown Halifax's 4th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Downtown Halifax's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- 10.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 h 06 min
- 4:48 AM – 7:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.44 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 23°C by the end.
A typical July day in Downtown Halifax reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 19°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 13 |
| 2 | 22 | 13 |
| 3 | 22 | 13 |
| 4 | 22 | 14 |
| 5 | 22 | 14 |
| 6 | 22 | 14 |
| 7 | 22 | 14 |
| 8 | 22 | 14 |
| 9 | 22 | 14 |
| 10 | 22 | 14 |
| 11 | 23 | 14 |
| 12 | 23 | 14 |
| 13 | 23 | 14 |
| 14 | 23 | 15 |
| 15 | 23 | 15 |
| 16 | 23 | 15 |
| 17 | 23 | 15 |
| 18 | 23 | 15 |
| 19 | 23 | 15 |
| 20 | 23 | 15 |
| 21 | 23 | 15 |
| 22 | 23 | 15 |
| 23 | 23 | 15 |
| 24 | 23 | 15 |
| 25 | 23 | 15 |
| 26 | 23 | 15 |
| 27 | 23 | 15 |
| 28 | 23 | 15 |
| 29 | 23 | 15 |
| 30 | 23 | 15 |
| 31 | 23 | 15 |
How July really feels in Downtown Halifax
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Downtown Halifax weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1° / -9° | 111 | 11.5 | 7.9 | 9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -0° / -9° | 101 | 10.4 | 7.4 | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 3° / -5° | 108 | 12 | 6.8 | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 9° / 1° | 92 | 12.1 | 3.7 | 13.2 | 1.6 |
| May | 14° / 5° | 83 | 11.3 | 0.3 | 14.6 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 19° / 10° | 98 | 11.7 | 0 | 15.3 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 23° / 15° | 90 | 10.3 | 0 | 15 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 23° / 15° | 91 | 10.2 | 0 | 13.9 | 6.7 |
| Sep | 20° / 11° | 97 | 9.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 14° / 6° | 124 | 10.6 | 0.1 | 10.7 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 8° / 1° | 129 | 11.1 | 1.7 | 9.4 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 3° / -4° | 134 | 13.3 | 6.2 | 8.7 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 38 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 37 |
| Cloudier (%) | 62 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 63 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 62 |
| 2 | 38 | 62 |
| 3 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 41 | 59 |
| 13 | 41 | 59 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 40 | 60 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 38 | 62 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 36 | 64 |
| 24 | 36 | 64 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 35 | 65 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 37 | 63 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Downtown Halifax gets around 90 mm of rain over 10.3 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 34% and peaks near 36% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 34 |
| 4 | 34 |
| 5 | 33 |
| 6 | 33 |
| 7 | 32 |
| 8 | 32 |
| 9 | 32 |
| 10 | 32 |
| 11 | 32 |
| 12 | 33 |
| 13 | 33 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 15 | 34 |
| 16 | 34 |
| 17 | 35 |
| 18 | 35 |
| 19 | 36 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 36 |
| 22 | 36 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 36 |
| 27 | 35 |
| 28 | 35 |
| 29 | 35 |
| 30 | 35 |
| 31 | 35 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the humid band about 33% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 11% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 38 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Comfortable (%) | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Humid (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 2 |
| 2 | 37 | 35 | 26 | 2 |
| 3 | 36 | 35 | 26 | 3 |
| 4 | 34 | 36 | 27 | 3 |
| 5 | 33 | 36 | 27 | 3 |
| 6 | 32 | 37 | 27 | 4 |
| 7 | 32 | 37 | 27 | 4 |
| 8 | 31 | 37 | 28 | 5 |
| 9 | 30 | 36 | 28 | 5 |
| 10 | 29 | 36 | 29 | 6 |
| 11 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 7 |
| 12 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8 |
| 13 | 26 | 34 | 31 | 8 |
| 14 | 25 | 34 | 32 | 9 |
| 15 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 10 |
| 16 | 23 | 32 | 34 | 11 |
| 17 | 22 | 32 | 34 | 12 |
| 18 | 21 | 31 | 35 | 13 |
| 19 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 14 |
| 20 | 19 | 29 | 37 | 15 |
| 21 | 19 | 28 | 37 | 16 |
| 22 | 18 | 28 | 38 | 16 |
| 23 | 18 | 27 | 38 | 17 |
| 24 | 17 | 27 | 39 | 17 |
| 25 | 17 | 27 | 39 | 17 |
| 26 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 18 |
| 27 | 16 | 28 | 39 | 18 |
| 28 | 16 | 28 | 38 | 18 |
| 29 | 16 | 29 | 38 | 18 |
| 30 | 16 | 29 | 38 | 17 |
| 31 | 16 | 30 | 37 | 17 |
Wind in July
Winds average 12 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 18 min at the start of July to 14 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:38 AM to 5:03 AM, and sunset from 7:58 PM to 7:38 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:47 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:38 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.3 | 4:38 | 7:58 |
| 2 | 15.3 | 4:38 | 7:58 |
| 3 | 15.3 | 4:39 | 7:57 |
| 4 | 15.3 | 4:39 | 7:57 |
| 5 | 15.3 | 4:40 | 7:57 |
| 6 | 15.3 | 4:40 | 7:57 |
| 7 | 15.3 | 4:41 | 7:56 |
| 8 | 15.2 | 4:42 | 7:56 |
| 9 | 15.2 | 4:42 | 7:56 |
| 10 | 15.2 | 4:43 | 7:55 |
| 11 | 15.2 | 4:44 | 7:55 |
| 12 | 15.2 | 4:45 | 7:54 |
| 13 | 15.1 | 4:46 | 7:54 |
| 14 | 15.1 | 4:46 | 7:53 |
| 15 | 15.1 | 4:47 | 7:52 |
| 16 | 15.1 | 4:48 | 7:52 |
| 17 | 15.0 | 4:49 | 7:51 |
| 18 | 15.0 | 4:50 | 7:50 |
| 19 | 15.0 | 4:51 | 7:50 |
| 20 | 14.9 | 4:52 | 7:49 |
| 21 | 14.9 | 4:53 | 7:48 |
| 22 | 14.9 | 4:54 | 7:47 |
| 23 | 14.9 | 4:55 | 7:46 |
| 24 | 14.8 | 4:56 | 7:45 |
| 25 | 14.8 | 4:57 | 7:44 |
| 26 | 14.8 | 4:58 | 7:43 |
| 27 | 14.7 | 4:59 | 7:42 |
| 28 | 14.7 | 5:00 | 7:41 |
| 29 | 14.6 | 5:01 | 7:40 |
| 30 | 14.6 | 5:02 | 7:39 |
| 31 | 14.6 | 5:03 | 7:38 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.44 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.23 kWh/m² to a high of 5.49 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 5.44 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Downtown Halifax
In July, Downtown Halifax sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Downtown Halifax sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Is July a good time to visit Downtown Halifax?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Downtown Halifax for sightseeing.
What to pack for Downtown Halifax in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Downtown Halifax sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 15°C. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Downtown Halifax in July
The nearest coast averages about 14°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 km away) is warmest in August at about 17°C and coldest in March near 1°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Bracing |
| Feb | 1 | Bracing |
| Mar | 1 | Bracing |
| Apr | 2 | Bracing |
| May | 5 | Bracing |
| Jun | 10 | Bracing |
| Jul | 14 | Bracing |
| Aug | 17 | Cool |
| Sep | 16 | Cool |
| Oct | 13 | Bracing |
| Nov | 9 | Bracing |
| Dec | 6 | Bracing |
UV index in Downtown Halifax in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Downtown Halifax peaks around June 21 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Downtown Halifax?
Downtown Halifax sits at 44.6°N, 63.6°W, 45 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Halifax, 1.0 km away.
Topography around Downtown Halifax
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Downtown Halifax.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Downtown Halifax has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 75 m around an average of 24 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 156 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 326 m.
The land around Downtown Halifax is covered by artificial surfaces (36%), water (32%) and trees (27%) within 3 km, trees (59%) and water (25%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) and water (40%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Downtown Halifax (44.6483°, -63.5776°, elevation 45 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).