Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
33°Ftypical February high
Typical range
February climate
February in Halifax
Canada · North America
Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Limited, but doable
Mid to late
Daytime high
33°F
Lows around 19°F
Precipitation
10 days/mo
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
36°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
6.7 hFebruary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryFebruary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In February, afternoons feel about 20° and nights feel near 12°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
32%February Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy February days can feel brisker in open spots.
10 mphFebruary Breezy
Sea temperature
36°FFebruary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical February day
February late afternoons are around 30°F, easing to about 26°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning25°F
Rain17%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday30°F
Rain19%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon30°F
Rain18%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening26°F
Rain17%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 19 | 4.5 | 12 | 5.5 | 79 | 38 |
| Feb | 33 | 19 | 4.2 | 10 | 6.7 | 77 | 36 |
| Mar | 39 | 26 | 4.1 | 12 | 7.7 | 74 | 35 |
| Apr | 49 | 35 | 3.7 | 12 | 8.3 | 75 | 37 |
| May | 59 | 43 | 3.0 | 11 | 8.9 | 76 | 42 |
| Jun | 67 | 52 | 3.9 | 11 | 9.7 | 80 | 51 |
| Jul | 74 | 60 | 3.6 | 10 | 10.0 | 82 | 60 |
| Aug | 74 | 60 | 3.6 | 10 | 9.8 | 82 | 64 |
| Sep | 69 | 54 | 3.9 | 9 | 8.6 | 81 | 62 |
| Oct | 58 | 45 | 4.8 | 10 | 6.8 | 80 | 56 |
| Nov | 47 | 36 | 5.1 | 12 | 5.2 | 81 | 50 |
| Dec | 38 | 26 | 5.3 | 13 | 4.6 | 81 | 44 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology