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York Weather in May

May in York sees daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) at night. The perfect weather makes it a good time to visit.

Rainfall in York in May

Rain is expected on roughly 12 days, totalling around 37 mm (1.5 in) for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in York in May

York has perfect weather in May, with days reaching 22°C (72°F) and nights cooling to 10°C (50°F). The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. Nights fall to 10°C (50°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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York Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C (72°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 37 mm (1.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Best Places in Australia in May

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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 May

For York in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.

What To Do in York in May

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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