Calderdale Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Calderdale, the United Kingdom in January.

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Halifax Brighouse Hebden Bridge Todmorden

Considering a trip to Calderdale, the United Kingdom this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Calderdale in January

Calderdale, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Calderdale generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Halifax. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Calderdale, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Brighouse with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Todmorden with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Halifax receives about 50 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Calderdale by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Calderdale — and find the best time to visit. (based on Halifax)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Calderdale in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Calderdale.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Calderdale

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Calderdale, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Calderdale (January)

Precipitation variation in Calderdale (January)

Halifax

In January Halifax generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
50 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Halifax →

Brighouse

In January Brighouse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
50 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Brighouse →

Hebden Bridge

In January Hebden Bridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
45 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hebden Bridge →

Todmorden

In January Todmorden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
50 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Todmorden →

Sowerby Bridge

In January Sowerby Bridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
52 hours
50 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sowerby Bridge →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Calderdale, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in the United Kingdom dropped to -20°C (-4°F) in Birmingham on January 14, 1982.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Calderdale in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Halifax 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Brighouse 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Hebden Bridge 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Todmorden 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Sowerby Bridge 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

Calderdale weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Calderdale, the United Kingdom in January?

January in Calderdale, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Halifax, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Calderdale, the United Kingdom in January?

Halifax averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Calderdale, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Calderdale, the United Kingdom. Halifax averages only about 88 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Calderdale, the United Kingdom?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Calderdale, the United Kingdom with often poor weather in Halifax.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Halifax. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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