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Halifax Weather in November

Halifax in November

The short of it: Halifax in November averages a high of 9 °C (48 °F) and a low of 1 °C (35 °F), with 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain and about 9 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low 1° · rain 151 mm · daylight 9 h 30 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

November in Halifax brings afternoons near 9° and nights around 1°, with about 151 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against October, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 151 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 30 min in mid-November, 83 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates November 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Halifax runs warmer than most and wetter than most in November. Schmidtville, 0 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

November in Halifax, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 30 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SchmidtvilleNova Scotia0 km SSW9°1°151 mm
Spring GardenNova Scotia0 km WSW9°1°151 mm
Downtown HalifaxNova Scotia1 km N9°1°151 mm
Halifax South EndNova Scotia1 km S9°1°151 mm
Quinpool DistrictNova Scotia2 km W9°1°153 mm
WoodsideNova Scotia2 km ENE9°1°151 mm
WestmountNova Scotia3 km W9°1°153 mm
Downtown DartmouthNova Scotia3 km NNE9°1°155 mm

The Almanac · Halifax Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 6° against October, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 151 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Halifax by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°137 mm20 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February1°-8°116 mm20 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March4°-5°126 mm20 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°1°112 mm18 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May15°5°106 mm16 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦
June20°10°116 mm14 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July24°14°99 mm13 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August24°15°94 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September21°11°96 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°143 mm18 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November9°1°151 mm19 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December4°-4°162 mm21 km/h8 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Halifax in November

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Halifax in November?

Days average 9 °C (48 °F) and nights 1 °C (35 °F), with about 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against October, to near 9°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 151 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is November a good time to visit Halifax?

The Almanac gives November 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Halifax in November?

In mid-November the sun is up for about 9 h 30 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 50 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Halifax in November?

Hardly — November nights average 1 °C (35 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Halifax in November?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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