North York Moors National Park Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the North York Moors National Park

When planning a visit to the North York Moors National Park in the United Kingdom, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 7°C (45°F) in January up to 20°C (68°F) during the peak of July. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Pickering, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the North York Moors National Park, during the months of July and August you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 20°C (68°F).

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March and December.

Precipitation in the North York Moors National Park remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 80 mm (3.1 in) in August to 57 mm (2.2 in) in March.

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore the North York Moors National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the North York Moors National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Pickering)

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Pickering Helmsley Goathland Kirkbymoorside Westerdale Grosmont
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Climate map of the North York Moors National Park

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Pickering 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 2°C (36°F) 13°C (55°F) 857 mm (34 in) 1,567 hours
Helmsley 8°C (46°F) 21°C (70°F) 2°C (36°F) 12°C (54°F) 778 mm (31 in) 1,567 hours
Goathland 8°C (46°F) 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 893 mm (35 in) 1,567 hours
Kirkbymoorside 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 2°C (36°F) 12°C (54°F) 809 mm (32 in) 1,567 hours
Westerdale 8°C (46°F) 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 832 mm (33 in) 1,567 hours
Grosmont 8°C (46°F) 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 13°C (55°F) 900 mm (35 in) 1,567 hours

Places in the North York Moors National Park, the United Kingdom

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