The best time to visit York
Month-by-month climate averages for York, England, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit York is usually June, July and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
York is warmest in July (highs near 20°C) and coldest in January (lows around 1°C), with roughly 650 mm of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is June, July and September.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live York forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
York weather by month
what to expect in York through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is York's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to York by season.