Weather in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in October
In an average October, Halifax sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 8°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 10°C to 17°C |
| Average low | 8°C |
| Typical low range | 4°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
23°C
2025-10-06
Lowest
5°C
1985-10-29
Low
Highest
18°C
2010-10-01
Lowest
-1°C
1985-10-30
Feels-like
Highest
23°C
2025-10-06
Lowest
-7°C
1985-10-30
Humidity
Highest
15.8 g/m³
2010-10-01
Lowest
3.7 g/m³
1985-10-29
Wind
Highest
57 km/h
2006-10-29
Lowest
7 km/h
2019-10-21
Precip
Wettest
265 mm
2018
Driest
36 mm
1982
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