York Weather in August

The climate in York during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in York and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in York with around 90mm 3.5 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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.