York in May
6.5out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 15°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
15°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
11Rainy days (55 mm)
15:43 hDaylight
05:09Sunrise · 20:52 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 15°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.0 days)
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 | 7°C | 2°C | 54 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 7°C | 2°C | 46 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.3 |
| March | 10°C | 3°C | 46 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 12°C | 4°C | 58 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 15°C | 7°C | 55 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.5 |
| June | 18°C | 10°C | 72 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 20°C | 12°C | 66 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 20°C | 12°C | 72 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 17°C | 10°C | 57 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
| October | 13°C | 7°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 9°C | 4°C | 59 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.5 |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 59 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is York in May?
Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 7°C.
When is the best time to visit York?
The best months are July, August, September, June.