York Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in York. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 22°C (72°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C (46°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 12°C (54°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, York has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 767 mm (30 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, York enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation, while in March, York receives about 51 mm (2 in). For more details, please visit our York Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine