Halifax weather in January (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Halifax in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Halifax includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 2°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Halifax in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 50 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Halifax. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Halifax climate page with graphs.

 

Halifax, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 50 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Huddersfield, the United Kingdom (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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