Halifax weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Halifax in September?
In September, Halifax is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Halifax.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 77 | 78 | 49 |
| Day | 22° | 19° | 14° |
| Night | 17° | 14° | 9° |
| Sea | 17° | 17° | 14° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 9 | 10 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min06:52 – 19:28
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Halifax
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in September
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Halifax in September: quick answers
Is Halifax hot in September?
No. In September, Halifax is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Halifax in September?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 16.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Halifax in September?
Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 98 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences