The weather in January in Halifax

It's cold in January in Halifax with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and -1°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Halifax. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Halifax, Massachusetts. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 22°C in 2020, Halifax reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -13°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -22°C to a highest value of 10°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 47 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Halifax

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Halifax. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Halifax New York
Average temperature 4°C 5°C
Max. temperature 9°C 11°C
Min. temperature -9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 122 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 15 days 12 days
Total snowfall 47 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 14 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Halifax with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around -4°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 5°C, with nights around -3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Halifax is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about -5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Halifax, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Halifax

Temperature in January in Halifax over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Halifax, Massachusetts. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Halifax

Total precipitation in January in Halifax over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Halifax

Snowfall in January in Halifax per year

Daily UV index in January in Halifax

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Halifax, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Halifax by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Halifax. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.