York, United KingdomQuick decision
When to visit York?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
11°C–19°C in June
🌧 Least rain
41% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (44%)
📅 Best score
7.2/10
Monthly climate data
York weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 7°C | 35% | 1.9 | 4.2h | 3.2/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 9°C | 41% | 2.2 | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 10°C | 42% | 2.0 | 7.6h | 4.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 12°C | 34% | 1.5 | 10.8h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ May | 8°C | 16°C | 36% | 1.8 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 19°C | 41% | 2.4 | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 13°C | 20°C | 45% | 2.6 | 12.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 13°C | 20°C | 39% | 2.3 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 11°C | 18°C | 41% | 2.5 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 14°C | 46% | 2.6 | 6.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 10°C | 44% | 2.2 | 4.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 8°C | 44% | 2.4 | 3.0h | 2.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 37% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 20°C, 42% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 44% rainy days, 6.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°C, 40% rainy days, 4.4h sunshine/day. Score: 3.2/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 41% rainy days and 19°C. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
December is the wettest month with 44% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 19°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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