City in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
York weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to York
May–June and September are mild and dry. July–August and December (Christmas market) are busiest; winter is cold and damp. The Ouse can flood in wet spells.
York weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°60 mm
- Feb7°51 mm
- Mar10°50 mm
- Apr13°49 mm
- May16°55 mm
- Jun19°75 mm
- Jul21°74 mm
- Aug20°83 mm
- Sep18°57 mm
- Oct14°74 mm
- Nov9°69 mm
- Dec6°65 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C43°F | 1°C34°F | 60 mm | 94% | Cold |
| February | 7°C44°F | 1°C34°F | 51 mm | 91% | Cold |
| March | 10°C49°F | 2°C35°F | 50 mm | 86% | Cold |
| April | 13°C55°F | 4°C39°F | 49 mm | 83% | Cool |
| May | 16°C61°F | 7°C44°F | 55 mm | 80% | Cool |
| June | 19°C66°F | 10°C50°F | 75 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| July | 21°C69°F | 12°C53°F | 74 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| August | 20°C69°F | 12°C53°F | 83 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| September | 18°C64°F | 9°C49°F | 57 mm | 85% | Cool |
| October | 14°C57°F | 7°C44°F | 74 mm | 90% | Cool |
| November | 9°C49°F | 4°C39°F | 69 mm | 93% | Cold |
| December | 6°C44°F | 2°C35°F | 65 mm | 95% | Cold |
Best months across United Kingdom
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| London | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Edinburgh | May–Jun, Aug–Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Manchester | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (20°C) |
| Liverpool | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (19°C) |
| Oxford | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Bath | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Cambridge | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Glasgow | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Brighton | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Scottish Highlands | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Isle of Skye | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (15°C) |
| York | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (21°C) |
| Bristol | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Lake District | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (18°C) |
| Cornwall | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (18°C) |
| Cotswolds | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (22°C) |
| Belfast | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (17°C) |
| Cardiff | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (20°C) |
| Birmingham | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Newcastle | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (19°C) |
| Leeds | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Snowdonia | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (19°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit York?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September are mild and dry. July–August and December (Christmas market) are busiest; winter is cold and damp. The Ouse can flood in wet spells.
When is the rainy season in York?
Rain peaks in August with about 83 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in York?
July, with average highs of 21°C (69°F).
How cold does York get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 1°C (34°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Visit York
- First York buses
- National Rail Enquiries
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.