What is the current water temperature in Halifax?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Halifax?

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 7.9°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Halifax

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Halifax. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

46.2

°F

May 23, 04:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.0°F

Tomorrow:

45.9°F

Sunrise:

05:39

Sunset:

20:44

Day Length:

15 h. 5 min.

Halifax in May

Minimum:

36.6°F

Average:

39.3°F

Maximum:

42.0°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 46.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 41.6°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 46.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 9	43.0°F	44.9°F	42.1°F
May 10	42.8°F	44.5°F	41.9°F
May 11	43.1°F	44.9°F	42.2°F
May 12	43.3°F	45.1°F	42.4°F
May 13	42.7°F	45.3°F	42.7°F
May 14	43.6°F	45.8°F	43.1°F
May 15	46.4°F	42.8°F	43.6°F
May 16	46.8°F	45.6°F	44.0°F
May 17	47.2°F	43.1°F	43.8°F
May 18	48.4°F	44.2°F	44.5°F
May 19	48.0°F	45.1°F	44.6°F
May 20	47.7°F	42.9°F	44.8°F
May 21	47.5°F	43.6°F	45.2°F
May 22	46.0°F	45.0°F	45.2°F
May 23	46.2°F	44.5°F	45.4°F
May 24	45.9°F	44.9°F	45.1°F
May 25	45.9°F	45.1°F	45.1°F
May 26	46.2°F	46.6°F	45.4°F
May 27	46.4°F	48.2°F	45.6°F
May 28	46.5°F	48.6°F	45.7°F
May 29	47.0°F	48.1°F	46.1°F
May 30	47.4°F	51.8°F	46.6°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Halifax by month

In an average year, Halifax offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Halifax was recorded on July 26, 2023, reaching a 70.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 13, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.3°F in Winter, 38.5°F in Spring, 58.1°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.