The climate in Halifax during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Halifax and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 12.1°C 53.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | -1.3°C 29.7°F |
Average temperature | 5.4°C 41.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 82 mm 3.2 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 13.6°C 56.5°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Halifax with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Halifax in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 31.6°C 88.9°F |
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Driest month: | November | 74mm 2.9ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 9.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 9.3°C 48.7°F |
Wettest month: | July | 130mm 5.1ins |