York, United KingdomQuick decision
When to visit York?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
52°F–66°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 36°F | 45°F | 35% | 0.1in | 4.2h | 3.2/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 36°F | 48°F | 41% | 0.1in | 5.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 37°F | 50°F | 42% | 0.1in | 7.6h | 4.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 39°F | 54°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ May | 46°F | 61°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 52°F | 66°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 55°F | 68°F | 45% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 55°F | 68°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 52°F | 64°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 46°F | 57°F | 46% | 0.1in | 6.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 50°F | 44% | 0.1in | 4.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 37°F | 46°F | 44% | 0.1in | 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°F, 37% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 20°F, 42% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 14°F, 44% rainy days, 6.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 8°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 3.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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