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Best time to visit York
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in York are May to June and August to September, with average daytime highs of 61 to 69°F (16 to 21°C) and 12 to 13 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month, averaging 69°F (21°C), and January the coolest at 45°F (7°C). October sees the most rain, around 16 days, while April is the driest with about 10.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 11 | Shoulder: 45°F (7°C), 11 rainy days |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 12 | Shoulder: 49°F (9°C), 12 rainy days |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 13 | Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 13 rainy days |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 10 | Shoulder: 55°F (13°C), 10 rainy days |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 13 | Comfortable: 13 rainy days |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 15 | Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 16 | Avoid: among the wettest, 16 rainy days |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 13 | Shoulder: 50°F (10°C), 13 rainy days |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 15 | Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
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York: common questions
- When is the best time to visit York?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in York are May to June and August to September, when average highs run 61 to 69°F (16 to 21°C) with 12 to 13 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month at 69°F (21°C) on average, and January the coolest at 45°F (7°C).
- What is the rainiest month in York?
- October, with roughly 16 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 10. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in York?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 69°F (21°C) by day and 55°F (13°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 45°F (7°C) by day and 35°F (2°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in York?
- The wettest months in York are February to March and May to December, with 12 to 16 rainy days a month. April is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to United Kingdom right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United Kingdom on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United Kingdom before you book.
- What other places are near York?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to York are Cotswolds (150 miles), Edinburgh (160 miles), London (170 miles).
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