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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit York, United States. 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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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

York January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 17mm 6.6hrs 10.6hrs

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

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 York.

January is in the winter in York and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in York with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

York February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 22mm 7.1hrs 11.6hrs

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

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.

February is in the winter in York and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in York with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

York March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 52mm 8hrs 12.8hrs

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 cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in York with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

York April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 68mm 9.2hrs 14.2hrs

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

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.

April is in the spring in York and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in York with around 68mm 2.7 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

York May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 105mm 10hrs 15.4hrs

May is a damp month in York and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in York and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in York with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

York June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 111mm 11.6hrs 10.6hrs

Warm and damp weather often prevails in York during the month of June

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 York.

June is in the summer in York and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in York with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

York July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 98mm 12hrs 11.6hrs

July in York is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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 York.

July is in the summer in York and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in York with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 12 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

York August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 87mm 10.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in York is characteristically hot and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in York and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in York with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

York September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 73mm 9.1hrs 14.2hrs

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

It is perhaps a good month to visit York, with some surprisingly 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 a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in York with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

York weather in September »

October

York October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 44mm 8hrs 15.4hrs

October 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.

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 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest 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 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

York November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 31mm 6.1hrs 10.6hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in York and the temperature is generally 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.

November is in the fall / autumn in York and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in York with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

York December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 21mm 5.8hrs 11.6hrs

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

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 York.

December is in the winter in York and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in York with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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York weather stats

York weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.5°C 88.7°F
Driest month: January 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 12hrs
Coldest month: January 0.2°C 32.4°F
Wettest month: June 111mm 4.4ins
Warmest sea: August 20°C 68°F
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