When is the best time to go to York
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit York, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in York
York weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit York are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 53mm | 1.8hrs | 9.4hrs |
The weather in January in York is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to York for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in York and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in York with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 40mm | 2.5hrs | 11hrs |
February in York is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to York for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in York and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in York with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 48mm | 3.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in York is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to York for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in York and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in York with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 44mm | 4.8hrs | 15.2hrs |
York's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit York.
April is in the spring in York and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in York with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 51mm | 6.3hrs | 17.4hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in York and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit York, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in York and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in York with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 52mm | 6.7hrs | 9.4hrs |
June in York is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit York, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in York and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in York with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 53mm | 5.7hrs | 11hrs |
July in York is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit York, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in York and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in York with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 64mm | 5.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in York is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit York.
August is in the summer in York and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 53mm | 4.6hrs | 15.2hrs |
York's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit York, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in York and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in York with around 53mm 2.1 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 51mm | 3.3hrs | 17.4hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in York and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit York.
October is in the fall / autumn in York and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in York with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 54mm | 2.4hrs | 9.4hrs |
The weather in November in York is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to York for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in York and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in York with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 57mm | 1.7hrs | 11hrs |
December in York is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to York for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in York and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in York with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 15.6°C 60.1°F |
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