2026 Climate Averages

York: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: York. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

York has a Cool climate with average yearly highs of 14°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 12 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit York is during May, June, July, August, September, when weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities

Drier season: Jan–Sep Wetter season: Mar–Dec

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Air Quality

Best Time

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Conditions Excellent

Hottest

21°C July
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 14 days

Coldest

2°C January
Avg High 7°C
Rain 11 days

Driest Month

9 rainy days April
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 4°C

Windiest Month

27 km/h

February (gusts 50)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 14°C
Low 5°C
Rain 11 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 21°C
Low 12°C
Rain 12 days
Crowds
Very Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 14°C
Low 8°C
Rain 12 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 8°C
Low 3°C
Rain 12 days
Crowds
Quiet
Travel Costs Value Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Good
7° / 2°
11d (68mm)
3.9h
87% Very Humid
UV 1 Low

February

Good
9° / 3°
11d (65mm)
5h
83% Very Humid
UV 1.9 Low

March

Good
11° / 4°
12d (51mm)
7.4h
79% Humid
UV 3.8 Moderate

April

Good
13° / 4°
9d (40mm)
10.2h
74% Humid
UV 6.3 High

May

Best
Excellent
17° / 8°
11d (62mm)
11h
76% Humid
UV 7.3 Very High

June

Best
Excellent
20° / 11°
10d (60mm)
11.7h
74% Humid
UV 7.9 Very High

July

Best
Excellent
21° / 13°
14d (85mm)
10.6h
76% Humid
UV 6.8 High

August

Best
Excellent
21° / 13°
11d (56mm)
10.1h
76% Humid
UV 6 High

September

Best
Excellent
18° / 11°
11d (70mm)
7.7h
81% Very Humid
UV 4.1 Moderate

October

Wet
14° / 8°
14d (88mm)
5.3h
85% Very Humid
UV 2.2 Moderate

November

Good
10° / 5°
12d (66mm)
3.8h
88% Very Humid
UV 1.2 Low

December

Wet
8° / 4°
14d (89mm)
2.7h
89% Very Humid
UV 0.6 Low

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does York have?
York has a cool climate with average yearly temperatures of 14°C and 7°C.
When is the best time to visit York?
The best time to visit York is during May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures average around 17°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in York?
The hottest month in York is July with average highs of 21°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 2°C.
When is the rainy season in York?
York sees the most rain in July (14 rainy days), while April is the driest month (9 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in York?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (2°C), while July has the warmest evenings (13°C). Pack layers for cooler months.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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