AI-generatedHalifax, England at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,410 h
- Rain a year
- 895 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 150 m
Climate in Halifax, England
Halifax, England has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,410 hours of sunshine a year, Halifax, England is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3318:13
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:11–08:21 · evening 17:25–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:11 · evening 18:35–18:49
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Halifax, England in October?
In October, Halifax, England is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:33 – 18:13
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %46 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Halifax, England
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.9 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Halifax, England, 27 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Halifax, England
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 105 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Halifax, England: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Halifax, England has about 14 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Halifax, England
How breezy and how cloudy Halifax, England is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Halifax, England typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Halifax, England: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Halifax, England
Snow is possible in Halifax, England, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Halifax, England.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Halifax, England
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | 6° | 1° | 1.6 h | 14 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 7° | 1° | 2.6 h | 13 | 69 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 9° | 2° | 3.6 h | 13 | 64 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 11° | 4° | 5.0 h | 13 | 63 |
| MayMay | 52 | 14° | 7° | 6.2 h | 13 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 17° | 10° | 5.7 h | 14 | 80 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 19° | 12° | 5.8 h | 15 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 18° | 12° | 5.3 h | 15 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 16° | 10° | 4.2 h | 12 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 32 | 13° | 7° | 2.9 h | 14 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 9° | 4° | 1.9 h | 14 | 75 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 6° | 2° | 1.6 h | 14 | 85 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
53.72° N, 1.85° W · 150 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Halifax, England
The best time to visit Halifax, England is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from October to August; the wettest month is December with 85 mm.
Halifax, England through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Halifax, England in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–14 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Halifax, England in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Halifax, England in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Halifax, England in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Halifax, England for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Halifax, England
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Halifax, England: score 67 against 32. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 32 | 67better |
| Day high | 13° | 19° |
| Night low | 7° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14better | 15 |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Halifax, England month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January6° · 2 h
In January, Halifax, England is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in January10February7° · 3 h
In February, Halifax, England is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in February16March9° · 4 h
In March, Halifax, England is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in March34April11° · 5 h
In April, Halifax, England is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in April52May14° · 6 h
In May, Halifax, England is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in May63June17° · 6 h
In June, Halifax, England is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in June67July19° · 6 h
In July, Halifax, England is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in July65August18° · 5 h
In August, Halifax, England is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in August58September16° · 4 h
In September, Halifax, England is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in September32October13° · 3 h
In October, Halifax, England is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in October12November9° · 2 h
In November, Halifax, England is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
Halifax, England in November8December6° · 2 h
In December, Halifax, England is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Halifax, England.
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Halifax vs. Bradford
In October the holiday weather in Halifax and Bradford is about equally good (score 32 vs. 36). During the day it is about as warm in Bradford as in Halifax.
| in October | Halifax | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 32 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Halifax, England ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Halifax, England
Weather for your travel dates
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Halifax, England in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Halifax, England has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 32
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 270 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Halifax, England
When is the best time to visit Halifax, England?
The best time to visit Halifax, England is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Halifax, England?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Halifax, England?
Rain is most frequent from October to August; the wettest month is December with 85 mm. The driest month is April with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Halifax, England get?
Halifax, England gets around 1,410 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.2 hours a day; in January there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Halifax, England in?
Halifax, England uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Halifax, England?
Halifax, England has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 54, Summer holidays 66, October half-term 32, Christmas holidays 9.
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