Best Time to Visit York: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for York: August, September, June, May.
- Best months for York: August, September, June, May.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, July, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -3°C | 79 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.7 |
| February | 6°C | -2°C | 72 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 11°C | 2°C | 97 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 18°C | 7°C | 90 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 88 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 28°C | 18°C | 87 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 30°C | 21°C | 93 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 29°C | 20°C | 80 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 25°C | 16°C | 109 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 19°C | 9°C | 88 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 12°C | 4°C | 76 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 7°C | 0°C | 89 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit York?
The best months are August, September, June, May.
When is the rainy season in York?
The wettest months are May, July, June.