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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
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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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 78 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 232 hours of sunshine.
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