West Yorkshire

Huddersfield Faces Overcast Week With Scattered Showers

By

Karen McGinn
4 May 2026, 10:44 am

Huddersfield residents can expect a mostly cloudy week ahead, with occasional afternoon showers and temperatures hovering between 12°C and 16°C. According to the Met Office, the area will see a mix of overcast conditions and brighter intervals throughout the coming days.

Monday, 4 May 2026, is set to be overcast with a high of 16°C and a 30 per cent chance of rain by late afternoon. Conditions will become more unsettled on Tuesday, 5 May, which carries the highest risk of rain for the week. Forecasters expect a 50 to 60 per cent chance of precipitation during the late afternoon, accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 25mph.

By Wednesday, 6 May, temperatures will dip to 12°C, marking the coolest day of the week. While Wednesday will feature sunny intervals, temperatures are expected to rise again to between 14°C and 16°C for the remainder of the week.

Despite the changeable weather, the Environment Agency has confirmed that the flood risk for Huddersfield remains very low. There are currently no flood warnings or alerts in place for the local area.

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