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York Weather in August

In York, August brings high daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to 15°C (59°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in York in August

You can typically expect 10 days of rain this month, averaging around 99 mm (3.9 in). Rainfall intensity is on the higher side this month. Expect more substantial showers rather than light, passing rain.

Temperature in York in August

York in August has perfect weather. Days reach 26°C (79°F) and nights cool to 15°C (59°F). August marks the summer season. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. Nights drop to around 15°C (59°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in York in August

The city usually sees around 267 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a good time to visit York.

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York Temperature in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C (79°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 99 mm (3.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 267 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62% *  
* Data from: Portland, the United States of America (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in August

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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 (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 August

Warm but pleasant conditions in York in August. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in York in August

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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