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York Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

York has an oceanic climate. Summers are usually mild, with moderate rainfall, while winters are chilly, cloudy with occasional snow and frost.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in York. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 22°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 2°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, York has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 767 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, York enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 78 mm of precipitation, while in March, York receives about 51 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

York can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for York

Wed   Jan 15
11°C | 3°C
SW 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
6°C | -1°C
SE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
8°C | 0°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit York in the United Kingdom

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in York?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in York?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in York?
    June tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in York?
    March is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in York?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.