Leeds West Indian Carnival 2026: Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Bank Holiday Monday
As thousands prepare to take to the streets of Chapeltown and Harehills for the Leeds West Indian Carnival on Bank Holiday Monday, we break down the hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast for Potternewton Park and the parade route
Thousands are set to fill the streets of Chapeltown and Harehills on Bank Holiday Monday, as the annual Leeds West Indian Carnival returns to Potternewton Park.
But will it be a rainy day for both the J'ouvert and the main parade, given that there are thunderstorm warnings in place currently for Leeds today?
If you are planning to join the celebrations, watch the parade, or sample the food stalls, here is the full hour-by-hour Met Office forecast so you know whether to pack sunscreen or waterproofs.
Leeds West Indian Carnival 2026: Hour-by-hour forecast
Morning: Dry start with sunny spells
The early hours will see any overnight rain clear away, leaving a dry and mostly bright morning for early risers and organizers getting set up in Potternewton Park.
- 8am: 15°C | 10% chance of rain | Wind: 5mph
- 9am: 17°C | 10% chance of rain | Wind: 6mph
- 10am: 18°C | 20% chance of rain | Wind: 7mph
- 11am: 19°C | 30% chance of rain | Wind: 8mph
Afternoon: Warm for the parade with light shower risk
Temperatures will peak around 20°C as the main carnival parade sets off from Potternewton Park. While there is a slight increase in cloud cover and a moderate chance of a passing light shower around lunchtime, conditions will remain largely warm, breezy, and pleasant through the main troupe performances.
- 12pm: 20°C | 40% chance of rain | Wind: 7mph (Gusts up to 26mph)
- 1pm: 20°C | 40% chance of rain | Wind: 9mph (Gusts up to 29mph)
- 2pm: 20°C | 20% chance of rain | Wind: 10mph (Gusts up to 30mph)
- 3pm: 20°C | 10% chance of rain | Wind: 10mph (Gusts up to 31mph)
- 4pm: 20°C | 10% chance of rain | Wind: 10mph (Gusts up to 30mph)
- 5pm: 19°C | 10% chance of rain | Wind: 10mph (Gusts up to 30mph)
Evening: Clear skies as celebrations wrap up
As the parade completes its route and final stage performances return to the park, conditions will stay dry with light breezes into the late evening.
- 6pm: 18°C | 10% chance of rain | Wind: 10mph
- 7pm: 17°C | 10% chance of rain | Wind: 9mph
- 8pm: 16°C | 10% chance of rain | Wind: 7mph
- 9pm: 16°C | 10% chance of rain | Wind: 7mph