Yorkshire Dales National Park Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Yorkshire Dales National Park

the Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of several regions in the United Kingdom, with temperatures that range from 6°C (43°F) in January to 19°C (66°F) during the peak of July. We've based our full climate overview on data from Hawes, the region's most prominent 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park, there are no specific months with consistently comfortable weather, but average temperatures vary throughout the year.

The coldest months are usually in January, February, March, November and December.

Precipitation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in December (123 mm (4.8 in)), while April tends to be drier (83 mm (3.3 in)).

May is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Yorkshire Dales National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hawes)

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Hawes Leyburn Grassington Aysgarth Askrigg Reeth
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Climate map of the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Hawes 6°C (43°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 10°C (50°F) 1231 mm (48 in) 1,336 hours
Leyburn 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 969 mm (38 in) 1,411 hours
Grassington 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1125 mm (44 in) 1,336 hours
Aysgarth 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1085 mm (43 in) 1,336 hours
Askrigg 6°C (43°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1140 mm (45 in) 1,336 hours
Reeth 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1025 mm (40 in) 1,411 hours

Places in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom

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