Halifax weather
UK towns · West Yorkshire, England · 53.72°N 1.86°W
Halifax, in West Yorkshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 18.8°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.3°C. The town sees roughly 1156mm of rain a year; February is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5° | 2.3° | 101mm | 14 |
| Feb | 7.8° | 3.1° | 143mm | 19 |
| Mar | 9.3° | 3° | 90mm | 15 |
| Apr | 11.5° | 3.8° | 56mm | 12 |
| May | 15° | 7.7° | 79mm | 14 |
| Jun | 17.9° | 10.3° | 76mm | 14 |
| Jul | 18.6° | 12.4° | 107mm | 17 |
| Aug | 18.8° | 12.5° | 89mm | 17 |
| Sep | 17° | 10.8° | 80mm | 14 |
| Oct | 13.1° | 8.2° | 130mm | 19 |
| Nov | 9.4° | 5.1° | 85mm | 13 |
| Dec | 7° | 3.2° | 120mm | 19 |
Halifax weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Halifax?
August is typically the warmest month in Halifax, with average daytime highs of 18.8°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Halifax?
February is usually the wettest month, with around 143mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days. April is typically the driest (56mm).
How much does it rain in Halifax per year?
Halifax receives roughly 1156mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 187 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Halifax?
Winter nights (December–February) in Halifax average around 2.9°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.3°C).