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 18.6°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

65.5

°F

August 29, 16:10

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.6°F

Tomorrow:

65.2°F

Sunrise:

06:33

Sunset:

19:57

Day Length:

13 h. 24 min.

Halifax in September

Minimum:

36.3°F

Average:

38.6°F

Maximum:

41.4°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 65.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.9°F higher 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 67.7°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 61.0°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 15	66.8°F	60.2°F	63.7°F
Aug 16	66.3°F	60.0°F	63.4°F
Aug 17	66.8°F	60.4°F	63.7°F
Aug 18	67.4°F	60.8°F	63.5°F
Aug 19	66.5°F	61.6°F	63.6°F
Aug 20	66.3°F	61.6°F	63.9°F
Aug 21	65.5°F	63.2°F	64.2°F
Aug 22	65.4°F	60.7°F	64.0°F
Aug 23	64.4°F	63.9°F	64.3°F
Aug 24	64.5°F	63.3°F	64.9°F
Aug 25	65.7°F	62.1°F	65.0°F
Aug 26	65.2°F	61.8°F	65.0°F
Aug 27	65.9°F	60.4°F	65.1°F
Aug 28	65.6°F	59.6°F	64.7°F
Aug 29	65.5°F	61.0°F	64.6°F
Aug 30	65.2°F	58.5°F	64.3°F
Aug 31	65.2°F	56.4°F	64.3°F
Sep 1	65.2°F	57.7°F	64.3°F
Sep 2	64.6°F	58.6°F	63.7°F
Sep 3	65.0°F	61.9°F	64.1°F
Sep 4	64.7°F	58.3°F	63.8°F
Sep 5	64.4°F	57.4°F	63.5°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, 58.2°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.