When is the best time to go to North York

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit North York, Canada. 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.

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North York weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit North 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

North York January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 54mm 3.4hrs 10.4hrs

The weather in January in North York is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to North York for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in North York and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in North York with around 54mm 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

North York February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 45mm 4.4hrs 11.5hrs

February in North York is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to North York for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in North York and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in North York with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

North York weather in February »

March

North York March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 61mm 5.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in North York is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to North York for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in North York and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in North York with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

North York weather in March »

April

North York April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 67mm 6.7hrs 14.4hrs

North York's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit North York.

April is in the spring in North York and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in North York with around 67mm 2.6 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

North York weather in April »

May

North York May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 69mm 7.9hrs 15.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in North York and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit North York.

May is in the spring in North York and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in North York with around 69mm 2.7 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

North York weather in May »

June

North York June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 69mm 9.2hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in North York during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit North York, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in North York and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in North York with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

North York weather in June »

July

North York July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 70mm 9.8hrs 11.5hrs

July in North York is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit North York, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in North York and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in North York with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

North York weather in July »

August

North York August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 83mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in North York is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit North York, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in North York and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in North York with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

North York weather in August »

September

North York September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 75mm 6.5hrs 14.4hrs

North York's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit North York, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in North York and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in North York with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

North York weather in September »

October

North York October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 63mm 5.1hrs 15.8hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in North York and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit North York.

October is in the fall / autumn in North York and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in North York with around 63mm 2.5 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

North York weather in October »

November

North York November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 72mm 3hrs 10.4hrs

The climate in North York during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to North York for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in North York and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in North York with around 72mm 2.9 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.

North York weather in November »

December

North York December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 72mm 2.6hrs 11.5hrs

December in North York is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to North York for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in North York and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in North York with around 72mm 2.8 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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North York weather stats

North York weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: February 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: July 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January -2.5°C 27.5°F
Wettest month: August 83mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 21.4°C 70.5°F
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