York weather in August (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in York this August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in York during August to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 21°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

York in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 207 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized York climate page with graphs.

 

York, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 207 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to York, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in York.

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