Visiting Halifax by yacht

Climate, events and getting to Halifax for yacht guests and crew.

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Climate

When to come

Month	Mean daily high	Rain	Season
Jan	0 C	127 mm	Off
Feb	0 C	105 mm	Off
Mar	3 C	125 mm	Off
Apr	8 C	118 mm	Off
May	14 C	121 mm	Shoulder
Jun	19 C	118 mm	Peak
Jul	22 C	103 mm	Peak
Aug	23 C	92 mm	Peak
Sep	19 C	103 mm	Peak
Oct	14 C	130 mm	Shoulder
Nov	8 C	139 mm	Off
Dec	3 C	141 mm	Off

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, 1981 to 2010 normals, Shearwater A. Season bands are our own estimate. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November (US National Hurricane Center).

Events

Halifax International Boat Show

4 to 7 February 2027, Halifax Exhibition Centre (organiser's website).

Getting here

Air

Halifax Stanfield International Airport

The airport authority says the airport is approximately 40 kilometres (25 miles) from downtown Halifax.

Sea

Berthing season

Build Nova Scotia says the sailing season generally runs from May to October. The marina office is open seven days a week in those months.

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