York Weather in May

What's the weather like in York (England) in May 2024?

The climate in York during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in York and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

York weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.4°C 59.6°F
Nightly temperature 6.1°C 42.9°F
Average temperature 10.7°C 51.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 51 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 9.5°C 49°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 4th 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.

May temperatures in York

York average temperature in May

May rainfall

York average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

York average rain in May

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 May 2024.

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York weather stats

York weather statistics
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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