August weather forecastHalifax, Canada
August
Weather in August
August nestles in the city's heart with a slight dip in temperature, maxing at 21.9°C (71.4°F). The weather in Halifax City reflects the essence of summer, minus the intense heat. August holds long daylight hours, allowing more time to explore the city. Bramble fruits ripe, and the local produce is in full bloom. Combined with light summer winds, it marks the culmination of the ideal Canadian summer.Temperature
August, recording an average high temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F) and a low temperature of 16.1°C (61°F), is Halifax's warmest month.Humidity
In Halifax, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.Rainfall
In Halifax, during August, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation. In Halifax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.3 days and collects up to 861mm (33.9") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Halifax, snow does not fall in June through October.Sea temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater in Halifax, with an average sea temperature of 17.2°C (63°F).Note: For most people, a water temperature of 17.2°C (63°F) is not conducive to enjoyable swimming. Breathing control becomes harder as the water temperature dips below 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Halifax is 14h and 0min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:52 pm ADT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine in Halifax is August, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.UV index
July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 5 during August leads to these advisories:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average high temperature in August: 21.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-0.1°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 16.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-5.5°C).
Average pressure in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average pressure in August: 1014.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.4mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average wind speed in August: 14.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (21.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).
Average humidity in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average humidity in August: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (79%).
Average rainfall in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average rainfall in August: 56mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (38mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (113mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average sea temperature in August: 17.2°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (0.8°C).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average sunshine days in August: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in August
Halifax, Canada
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
