York · SummerMonth summary
York weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 68°F
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit York in August?
✅ 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 August (7.2/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
York in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
In August, York sees 20°F during the day with 11.3h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 39% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 August, York averages 68°F, 39% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — York in August
Is August a good time to visit York?
August is an acceptable time for York (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (7.2/10) if possible.
What to do in York in August?
With 68°F max and 11.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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