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Huddersfield

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Spring or autumn for mild weather; November for the contemporary music festivalBest time
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Huddersfield is a former textile mill town in West Yorkshire known for its Victorian architecture, an award-winning railway station facade, and the University of Huddersfield. It is considered the birthplace of rugby league and hosts an annual contemporary music festival.

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Huddersfield is a former textile mill town in West Yorkshire known for its Victorian architecture, an award-winning railway station facade, and the University of Huddersfield. It is considered the birthplace of rugby league and hosts an annual contemporary music festival.

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Huddersfield is a former textile mill town in West Yorkshire known for its Victorian architecture, an award-winning railway station facade, and the University of Huddersfield. It is considered the birthplace of rugby league and hosts an annual contemporary music festival.

Best forVictorian architecture and industrial heritage; university-town visits
When to goSpring or autumn for mild weather; November for the contemporary music festival
Getting aroundWalkable town centre; TransPennine and Northern trains; M62/M1 motorway access
Where to stayTown centre near the railway station for easy access to sights and transport
Maybe skip ifSkip if you want polished shopping streets or lively nightlife

Average weather Β· Huddersfield

Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.

πŸ—“οΈ Best time to visit: Comfortable much of the year
Jan4Β°πŸ’§ 93%🌧️ 139mm
Feb5Β°πŸ’§ 91%🌧️ 127mm
Mar7Β°πŸ’§ 86%🌧️ 96mm
Apr8Β°πŸ’§ 80%🌧️ 70mm
May12Β°πŸ’§ 82%🌧️ 97mm
Jun15Β°πŸ’§ 81%🌧️ 74mm
Jul16Β°πŸ’§ 84%🌧️ 120mm
Aug16Β°πŸ’§ 84%🌧️ 85mm
Sep14Β°πŸ’§ 87%🌧️ 114mm
Oct11Β°πŸ’§ 90%🌧️ 139mm
Nov7Β°πŸ’§ 93%🌧️ 112mm
Dec6Β°πŸ’§ 94%🌧️ 147mm

Source: Open-Meteo Β· Last checked Jul 11, 2026

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