When is the best time to go to Halifax

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Halifax, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Halifax weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Halifax are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Halifax January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 121mm 1.5hrs 9.5hrs

January is a wet month in Halifax and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Halifax for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Halifax and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Halifax with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in January »

February

Halifax February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 89mm 2.2hrs 11hrs

February in Halifax is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Halifax.

February is in the winter in Halifax and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Halifax with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in February »

March

Halifax March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 101mm 3.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Halifax is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Halifax for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Halifax and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Halifax with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in March »

April

Halifax April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 83mm 4.4hrs 15.2hrs

Halifax's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Halifax, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Halifax and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Halifax with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in April »

May

Halifax May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 77mm 5.8hrs 17.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Halifax and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Halifax, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Halifax and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Halifax with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in May »

June

Halifax June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 77mm 6.1hrs 9.5hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Halifax and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Halifax, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Halifax and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Halifax with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in June »

July

Halifax July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 70mm 5.5hrs 11hrs

July in Halifax is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Halifax, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Halifax and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in July »

August

Halifax August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 98mm 5.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Halifax is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Halifax, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Halifax and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in August »

September

Halifax September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 102mm 4.2hrs 15.2hrs

Halifax's weather in September is typically mild and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Halifax, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Halifax and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in September »

October

Halifax October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 113mm 3.1hrs 17.3hrs

October is a damp month in Halifax and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Halifax.

October is in the fall / autumn in Halifax and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in October »

November

Halifax November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 120mm 2.1hrs 9.5hrs

Cool and damp weather often prevails in Halifax during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Halifax for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Halifax and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in November »

December

Halifax December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 125mm 1.4hrs 11hrs

December in Halifax is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Halifax for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Halifax and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Halifax with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Halifax weather in December »

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Halifax weather stats

Halifax weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.4°C 65.1°F
Driest month: July 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: May 5.8hrs
Coldest month: February 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: December 125mm 4.9ins
Warmest sea: August 15.6°C 60.1°F
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