Average Monthly Sunshine in York (ME)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that York receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting York, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 278 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2503 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in York. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

York’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

York enjoys an average of 2503 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, York’s wettest month, receives 103 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our York Precipitation page.