York · SpringMonth summary
York weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit York in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.0/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
York in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in York. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (7.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, York averages 16°C, 36% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — York in May
Is May a good time to visit York?
May is an acceptable time for York (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (7.2/10) if possible.
What to do in York in May?
With 16°C max and 11.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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