York Weather in August
What's the weather like in York (England) in August 2024?
The climate in York during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in York and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20°C 68°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.6°C 51.1°F |
| Average temperature | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 64 mm 2.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.6°C 60.1°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average August is the wettest month of the year in York with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in York
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in York in August 2024.
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York weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 20°C 68°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 40mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 64mm 2.5ins |
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