York weather in October (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in York in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, York generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

York in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 107 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

York, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 107 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 York in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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