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Forecast confidence: High · models disagree by 1°C

Downtown Halifax weather

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Rain,rain likely tomorrow

Env. Canada, the European and the American model agree on a high near 15° in Downtown Halifax today. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 18°, with a 61% chance of rain.

15°13°
18°12°
20°12°
18°11°
22°13°
23°14°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±3°Thursdaysplit ±3°Fridaysplit ±6°
Env. CanadaGEM model
15°
Rain
Today 15°·Low 14°·Rain 89%
EuropeanECMWF
15°
Drizzle
Today 15°·Low 12°·Rain 88%
AmericanNOAA GFS
14°
Rain
Today 14°·Low 13°·Rain 56%

The weather map: all three models at once

Env. Canada, European, American side by side around Downtown Halifax and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Rain
15° 13°
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
18° 12°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
20° 12°
models agree
Wed
Cloudy
18° 11°
±3°
Thu
Drizzle
22° 13°
±3°
Fri
Drizzle
23° 14°
±6°
Sat
Cloudy
21° 11°
±6°
Sun
Light drizzle
21° 14°
±2°
Mon
Light drizzle
21° 13°
±5°
Tue
Light drizzle
20° 12°
±7°
Wed
Light drizzle
21° 15°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
21° 13°
models agree
Fri
Cloudy
20° 11°
models agree
Sat
Partly cloudy
18°
models agree

Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 24°C) and coldest in Feb (lows around -8°C), with roughly 1683 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Env. Canada, European, American forecast for Downtown Halifax right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in Canada before you trust any single number.

Downtown Halifax climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
-4°
Feb
-8°
Mar
-2°
Apr
10°
May
14°
Jun
19°
12°
Jul
24°
17°
Aug
23°
16°
Sep
21°
14°
Oct
15°
Nov
Dec
-3°

Which forecast is most accurate in Downtown Halifax?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
84
/100rank #1
88±0.7°C97±1.7 km/t7184% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
EC
Env. Canada
82
/100rank #2
90±0.5°C94±2.8 km/t6581% hitEnvironment and Climate Change CanadaDorval, Québec, Canada
American logo
American
75
/100rank #3
86±0.8°C95±2.5 km/t4771% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1302 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in Canada, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°14° to 15°±33%56% to 89% chance
Tomorrow±1°17° to 18°±49%12% to 61% chance
Tue±1°19° to 20°±61%11% to 72% chance
Wed±3°17° to 20°±15%8% to 23% chance
Thu±3°21° to 23°±24%56% to 80% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Downtown Halifax

today, local time
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
19:42
Daylight
12h 59m

Common questions

What's the weather in Downtown Halifax today?
On this page we show what Env. Canada, European, American each forecast for Downtown Halifax today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Downtown Halifax today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Env. Canada, European, American for Downtown Halifax and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Downtown Halifax?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Downtown Halifax (CheckWeather Score 84/100), ahead of the Env. Canada at 82. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the CA accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Downtown Halifax?
July is typically the warmest month in Downtown Halifax, with average highs around 24°C.
How cold does Downtown Halifax get?
The coldest month in Downtown Halifax is February, when overnight lows average about -8°C.
How much rain does Downtown Halifax get?
Downtown Halifax sees roughly 1683 mm of precipitation a year, with June usually the wettest month.

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