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 9.88°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.

49.8

°F

November 5, 06:32

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

50.3°F

Tomorrow:

49.5°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

16:58

Day Length:

10 h. 1 min.

Halifax in November

Minimum:

36.3°F

Average:

38.5°F

Maximum:

41.1°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 49.8°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 3.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 49.9°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 48.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 47.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 49.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 22	51.3°F	56.0°F	55.3°F
Oct 23	51.3°F	58.2°F	55.4°F
Oct 24	51.1°F	58.6°F	55.0°F
Oct 25	51.5°F	57.7°F	54.8°F
Oct 26	51.8°F	58.1°F	54.8°F
Oct 27	51.8°F	57.3°F	54.3°F
Oct 28	51.6°F	57.1°F	54.6°F
Oct 29	51.5°F	56.3°F	54.6°F
Oct 30	50.7°F	55.8°F	53.8°F
Oct 31	50.7°F	55.4°F	53.7°F
Nov 1	50.5°F	55.1°F	53.6°F
Nov 2	50.2°F	54.8°F	53.3°F
Nov 3	50.3°F	56.1°F	53.4°F
Nov 4	50.3°F	55.0°F	53.4°F
Nov 5	49.8°F	54.5°F	52.8°F
Nov 6	49.5°F	53.9°F	52.5°F
Nov 7	49.2°F	51.8°F	52.3°F
Nov 8	48.9°F	50.6°F	51.9°F
Nov 9	48.5°F	49.6°F	51.6°F
Nov 10	48.0°F	50.1°F	51.0°F
Nov 11	47.8°F	49.8°F	50.9°F
Nov 12	48.0°F	49.2°F	51.1°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 August 14, 2026, reaching a 72.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2019, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.2°F in Winter, 38.8°F in Spring, 58.2°F in Summer, and 56.5°F in Autumn.