York in October
7.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 19°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
19°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
8Rainy days (88 mm)
10:55 hDaylight
07:25Sunrise · 18:19 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 19°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is York in October?
Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 9°C.
When is the best time to visit York?
The best months are August, September, June, May.