Swimming in Halifax in august 2025: Average sea temperature in august and tide times in august 2025

Average sea temperature in Halifax in august 2025.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Halifax is:

Minimum: 60°F

Average: 63°F

Maximum: 67°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:

  • Outside temperature: 62°F to 72°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 10.6mph
  • It rains a total of 4.4in, over 5 day(s).

Should we swim in Halifax in august?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Halifax in august is cool

Swimming in august on the beaches of Halifax is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 67°F, it can also be as low as 60°F! Note that the average is 63°F.

Note also that in august, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 67°F, 4.3in of precipitation (over 5 days) and 90.1 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Halifax in august

August
Average sea temperature 63°F
Minimum sea temperature 60°F
Maximum sea temperature 67°F
Average outside temperature 68°F
Maximum outside temperature 74°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Wind speed 11.8mph
Wind temperature 63°F
Precipitation 4.4in
Number of days of rain 5 jour(s)
(17%)
Humidity 91%
Visibility in kilometers 9.24km
Cloud cover 35%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in august 2025

Tide times in august 2025 in Halifax

Swim elsewhere in Canada in august

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Quebec City in august58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Vancouver in august52°F55°Ffreezing swimming
Saint John in august57°F59°Ffreezing swimming
St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador) in august57°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Tofino in august56°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Victoria in august53°F55°Ffreezing swimming
Bathurst in august59°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Charlottetown in august66°F68°Fcool swimming
Nanaimo in august53°F56°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Canada in august: sea temperature by city

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