AI-generatedHuddersfield at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,500 h
- Rain a year
- 776 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 90 m
Climate in Huddersfield
Huddersfield has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Huddersfield is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Huddersfield
The best time to visit Huddersfield is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is July with 74 mm.
Huddersfield through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Huddersfield in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–16 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Huddersfield in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Huddersfield in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–17 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Huddersfield in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
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 – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3218:13
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 07:10–08:21 · evening 17:25–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:10 · 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.
October in Huddersfield compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Huddersfield in October?
In October, Huddersfield is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:32 – 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
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
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
Compare two months in Huddersfield
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Huddersfield: score 72 against 39. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 72better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 72 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Huddersfield month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January7° · 1.7 h
In January, Huddersfield is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in January13February8° · 2.8 h
In February, Huddersfield is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in February25March10° · 3.8 h
In March, Huddersfield is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in March44April13° · 5.3 h
In April, Huddersfield is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in April63May16° · 6.4 h
In May, Huddersfield is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in May72June19° · 6.0 h
In June, Huddersfield is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in June71July21° · 6.2 h
In July, Huddersfield is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in July71August20° · 5.7 h
In August, Huddersfield is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in August68September17° · 4.5 h
In September, Huddersfield is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in September39October14° · 3.1 h
In October, Huddersfield is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in October20November10° · 2.1 h
In November, Huddersfield is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in November10December8° · 1.6 h
In December, Huddersfield is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huddersfield.
Huddersfield in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Huddersfield
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 12 | 7° | 2° | 1.7 h | 13 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 8° | 2° | 2.8 h | 12 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 10° | 3° | 3.8 h | 11 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 13° | 5° | 5.3 h | 12 | 56 |
| MayMay | 63 | 16° | 8° | 6.4 h | 12 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 19° | 10° | 6.0 h | 12 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 21° | 13° | 6.2 h | 13 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 20° | 13° | 5.7 h | 12 | 73 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 17° | 11° | 4.5 h | 10 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 14° | 8° | 3.1 h | 13 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 10° | 5° | 2.1 h | 13 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 8° | 3° | 1.6 h | 13 | 71 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine hours in Huddersfield
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 3.1 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Huddersfield, 29 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Huddersfield: 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, Huddersfield has about 13 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Huddersfield
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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Huddersfield
How breezy and how cloudy Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield 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 74 % of the sky over Huddersfield: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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.
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Huddersfield 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.
Huddersfield has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 260 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.
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Huddersfield vs Halifax
In October the holiday weather in Huddersfield and Halifax is about equally good (score 39 vs 35). During the day Halifax is 1 °C cooler than Huddersfield.
| in October | Huddersfield | Halifax |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 39 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Huddersfield ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Doncaster15°48
- 2Nottingham15°48
- 3Rotherham14°47
- 4Derby15°47
- 5Sheffield14°45
- 6York14°45
- 7Wakefield14°44
- 8Leeds14°42
- 11HuddersfieldThis page14°39
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Frequently asked questions about Huddersfield
When is the best time to visit Huddersfield?
The best time to visit Huddersfield is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Huddersfield?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Huddersfield?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is July with 74 mm. The driest month is March with 54 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Huddersfield get?
Huddersfield gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Huddersfield in?
Huddersfield is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Huddersfield?
Huddersfield has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 65, summer holidays 71, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 11.