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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.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit York is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

York is warmest in July (highs near 20°C) and coldest in January (lows around 2°C), with roughly 935 mm of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

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

Here 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.

Jan
8°
2°
Cool
Feb
10°
4°
Cool
Mar
10°
4°
Cool
Apr
12°
5°
Cool
May
17°
9°
Mild
Jun
19°
11°
Mild
Jul
20°
12°
Mild
Aug
20°
12°
Mild
Sep
19°
11°
Mild
Oct
15°
8°
Mild
Nov
10°
4°
Cool
Dec
9°
5°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit York?
The most comfortable time to visit York is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in York?
July is the warmest month in York, averaging highs near 20°C.
What is the coldest month in York?
January is the coldest month in York, with lows around 2°C.
When is the rainy season in York?
The wettest month in York is usually December, out of roughly 935 mm of precipitation across the year.

York month by month

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember