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Halifax Weather

Arthur Clarke Bennett • 2026-06-16 • Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Policyline weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

☁️18°C
OvercastHalifaxFeels like 17° · Wind 17 km/h · Humidity 86%
UV 4 ModerateSunrise 06:27Sunset 19:43
Today🌦️20°14°💧77%
Tue🌧️15°12°💧97%
Wed☁️16°10°💧6%
Thu🌦️18°12°💧60%
Fri🌦️17°14°💧58%
Sat🌦️15°11°💧39%
Sun🌦️18°13°💧37%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Check the live forecast above for the latest Met Office data on Halifax, but plan for local quirks: the town sits in a Pennine rain shadow that often leaves it drier than the hills west of the M65, while valley fog can linger through winter mornings.

What does the Met Office forecast for Halifax today?

The Met Office Halifax weather page draws on observations from nearby Bingley and Leeds-Bradford airports, adjusting for Halifax’s elevation (roughly 150 m above sea level). The live forecast above gives a reliable snapshot for the next few hours, but for a fuller picture check the BBC Weather Halifax page – it uses the same Met Office data with slightly different presentation. If you need the weather in Halifax West Yorkshire for the next 10 days, the Met Office’s own 10-day outlook is a good starting point, though accuracy drops after day 5.

How does Halifax’s location affect its weather?

Sheltered by the Pennines to the west, Halifax often sees less rain than towns on the western slopes, but easterly winds can bring cold, damp conditions in winter. The steep Calder valley funnels winds, making gusts feel stronger than the raw numbers suggest. For a 14‑day weather forecast for Halifax UK, the Met Office publishes an extended outlook, but treat anything beyond a week as a broad trend rather than a precise prediction.

Average annual rainfall~1,000 mm – lower than nearby Hebden Bridge
Elevation~150 m above sea level
January average max temp~6 °C
July average max temp~19 °C
Is the Met Office the most reliable source for Halifax weather?

Yes – the Met Office runs the UK’s national weather service. For Halifax, its data feeds into most other forecasters. The BBC Weather Halifax HX1 page and many apps simply repackage Met Office outputs, making the source itself the most authoritative.

How accurate are 14‑day forecasts for Halifax?

Accuracy declines sharply after 7 days. A 14‑day weather forecast for Halifax UK Met Office will show general trends (e.g., unsettled or settled) but should not be relied on for specific rain times or temperatures beyond day 5–7.

Where can I find a 21‑day weather forecast for Halifax UK?

The Met Office does not routinely issue 21‑day forecasts. Third‑party sites that claim a 21‑day outlook for Halifax use long‑range models with very low skill. Stick with the 10‑day forecast from a trusted source such as the Met Office or BBC Weather.

For a wider look at conditions across northern England, visit our UK weather hub or check the 10‑day weather forecast for the UK.

Arthur Clarke Bennett

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