York Weather in April
April in York brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 14°C (57°F) and nights around 5°C (41°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 63 mm (2.5 in), so pack an umbrella.
Rainfall in York in April
You can expect rain on roughly 14 days based on historical data, averaging 63 mm (2.5 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.
Temperature in York in April
In April, expect moderate temperatures in York, with highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to 5°C (41°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.
Sunshine in York in April
The area enjoys a balanced 140 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances for York.
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York Weather by Month
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Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in York typically stay consistent throughout April, with daily highs averaging around 14°C (57°F). Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 3°C (37°F) to 5°C (41°F).
Average temperatures in April
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
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Historical weather records for York in April
Browse day-by-day weather records for York spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
York historical weather extremes in April
Based on weather observations in York between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during April.
- The hottest April day on record in York reached 24°C (75°F) (April 19, 2018).
- On April 24, 1981, York saw its coldest April day with temperatures maxing out at 3°C (37°F).
- York registered its coldest April night on April 11, 1978, with temperatures dropping to -5°C (23°F).
- Peak precipitation in April occurred on April 11, 1985, when 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation was measured.
Best Places in the United Kingdom in April
Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of the United Kingdom in April →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in York in April
The weather can be unpredictable in April, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
What To Do in York in April
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Camping4/10 -
Outdoor sports10/10
York 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in April
Where to go in April - average daytime high across popular destinations.
London
15°C (59°F) Bath14°C (57°F) Manchester
13°C (55°F) York14°C (57°F) Edinburgh12°C (54°F) Glasgow12°C (54°F) Torquay13°C (55°F) Blackpool12°C (54°F) 
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