The biggest temperature swing occurs between October and November, as typical highs shift from 13.8°C / 56.8°F to 9.5°C / 49.2°F (about 4.2°C / 7.6°F).
| Month | Low Temperature | High Temperature | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6°C | 6.6°C | COLD |
| February | 1.6°C | 7.7°C | COLD |
| March | 2.5°C | 9.7°C | COOL |
| April | 3.9°C | 12.1°C | COOL |
| May | 7°C | 15.1°C | MILD |
| June | 10°C | 17.9°C | MILD |
| July | 12.2°C | 20.2°C | MILD |
| August | 12.2°C | 19.9°C | MILD |
| September | 10.2°C | 17.4°C | MILD |
| October | 7.6°C | 13.8°C | COOL |
| November | 4.3°C | 9.5°C | COOL |
| December | 2°C | 6.9°C | COLD |
July has the warmest typical feels-like highs (18.9°C / 66°F), while January is coolest (2.6°C / 36.7°F).
| Month | Low Feels Like | High Feels Like | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.7°C | 2.6°C | COLD |
| February | -2.6°C | 3.3°C | COLD |
| March | -1.5°C | 5.4°C | COLD |
| April | 0.5°C | 8.5°C | COOL |
| May | 4.3°C | 12.5°C | COOL |
| June | 8°C | 16.2°C | MILD |
| July | 10.9°C | 18.9°C | MILD |
| August | 10.8°C | 18.2°C | MILD |
| September | 8.2°C | 15.2°C | MILD |
| October | 4.7°C | 10.9°C | COOL |
| November | 0.7°C | 6.2°C | COLD |
| December | -2.1°C | 3.2°C | COLD |
August is wettest at 73.1 mm / 2.88 inches, while March is driest at 48.7 mm / 1.92 inches.
| Month | Baseline | Rainfall | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39 mm | 55.1 mm | LIGHT |
| February | 39 mm | 51.3 mm | LIGHT |
| March | 39 mm | 48.7 mm | LIGHT |
| April | 39 mm | 56.4 mm | LIGHT |
| May | 39 mm | 60.3 mm | MODERATE |
| June | 39 mm | 72.1 mm | MODERATE |
| July | 39 mm | 69.9 mm | MODERATE |
| August | 39 mm | 73.1 mm | MODERATE |
| September | 39 mm | 59.6 mm | LIGHT |
| October | 39 mm | 67.1 mm | MODERATE |
| November | 39 mm | 58.9 mm | LIGHT |
| December | 39 mm | 62.9 mm | MODERATE |
June has the strongest peak UV (around index 6.9).
| Month | Baseline | UV Index | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 1.5 | LOW-MOD |
| February | 0 | 2.6 | LOW-MOD |
| March | 0 | 4.2 | MODERATE |
| April | 0 | 5.7 | MODERATE |
| May | 0 | 6.6 | HIGH |
| June | 0 | 6.9 | HIGH |
| July | 0 | 6.7 | HIGH |
| August | 0 | 6.1 | HIGH |
| September | 0 | 5.1 | MODERATE |
| October | 0 | 3.3 | MODERATE |
| November | 0 | 1.9 | LOW-MOD |
| December | 0 | 1 | LOW |
Daylight ranges from 7.5h in December to 17h in June.
| Month | Baseline | Daylight Hours | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0h | 8.1h | SHORT |
| February | 0h | 9.8h | SHORT |
| March | 0h | 11.9h | BALANCED |
| April | 0h | 14.1h | LONG |
| May | 0h | 16h | LONG |
| June | 0h | 17h | LONG |
| July | 0h | 16.5h | LONG |
| August | 0h | 14.8h | LONG |
| September | 0h | 12.7h | BALANCED |
| October | 0h | 10.5h | BALANCED |
| November | 0h | 8.6h | SHORT |
| December | 0h | 7.5h | SHORT |
December is most humid (87.2%), while July is driest (75%).
| Month | Baseline | Humidity (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.8% | 86% | MUGGY |
| February | 70.8% | 81.9% | MUGGY |
| March | 70.8% | 78.8% | MUGGY |
| April | 70.8% | 76.9% | MUGGY |
| May | 70.8% | 76.1% | MUGGY |
| June | 70.8% | 75.9% | MUGGY |
| July | 70.8% | 75% | MUGGY |
| August | 70.8% | 76.5% | MUGGY |
| September | 70.8% | 79.2% | MUGGY |
| October | 70.8% | 82.2% | MUGGY |
| November | 70.8% | 86.3% | MUGGY |
| December | 70.8% | 87.2% | MUGGY |
February has the strongest typical average wind (17.6 km/h / 10.9 mph), while July is calmest (13.1 km/h / 8.1 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (avg) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.3 km/h | 17.1 km/h | CALM |
| February | 11.3 km/h | 17.6 km/h | CALM |
| March | 11.3 km/h | 16.3 km/h | CALM |
| April | 11.3 km/h | 14.8 km/h | CALM |
| May | 11.3 km/h | 14.4 km/h | CALM |
| June | 11.3 km/h | 13.5 km/h | CALM |
| July | 11.3 km/h | 13.1 km/h | CALM |
| August | 11.3 km/h | 13.6 km/h | CALM |
| September | 11.3 km/h | 14.2 km/h | CALM |
| October | 11.3 km/h | 15.9 km/h | CALM |
| November | 11.3 km/h | 15.8 km/h | CALM |
| December | 11.3 km/h | 16.3 km/h | CALM |
January is windiest by P95 gust signal (71.6 km/h / 44.5 mph).
| Month | Baseline | Wind (gusts) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 km/h | 71.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| February | 0 km/h | 71 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| March | 0 km/h | 66.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| April | 0 km/h | 59 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| May | 0 km/h | 57.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| June | 0 km/h | 54.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| July | 0 km/h | 52.9 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| August | 0 km/h | 54.7 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| September | 0 km/h | 57.2 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| October | 0 km/h | 61.6 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| November | 0 km/h | 63.4 km/h | VERY WINDY |
| December | 0 km/h | 68.8 km/h | VERY WINDY |
July has the most rain days (~16.7), while September has the fewest (~13.5). Rain days count the average number of days in a month with measurable rain (about 0.1 mm or more).
| Month | Baseline | Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1 days | 15 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 12.1 days | 13.8 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 12.1 days | 14.5 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 12.1 days | 14.6 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 12.1 days | 15.5 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| June | 12.1 days | 15.1 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| July | 12.1 days | 16.7 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| August | 12.1 days | 15.6 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| September | 12.1 days | 13.5 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 12.1 days | 15.5 days | VERY FREQUENT |
| November | 12.1 days | 14.7 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 12.1 days | 15 days | VERY FREQUENT |
June has the most heavy rain/washout risk days (~5). Heavy rain days are the average number of days likely to bring stronger downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans.
| Month | Baseline | Heavy Rain Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| February | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| March | 0 days | 3 days | FREQUENT |
| April | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| May | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| June | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| July | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| August | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| September | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| October | 0 days | 5 days | FREQUENT |
| November | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
| December | 0 days | 4 days | FREQUENT |
January has the highest heat-risk day count (~0 days). Heat days are the average number of days that exceed our location-specific heat-risk threshold.
| Month | Baseline | Heat Days | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| February | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| March | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| April | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| May | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| June | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| July | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| August | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| September | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| October | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| November | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
| December | 0 days | 0 days | LOW |
Daylight varies from 7.5 hours in December (winter) to 17 hours in June (summer), which is a difference of 9.5 hours.
Northern Hemisphere seasons shape the weather patterns throughout the year. Here's what to expect in each season:
| Ranking Goal | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest rain risk | Jan 3 risk days | Feb 3 risk days | Mar 3 risk days | Apr 4 risk days |
| Lowest heatwave risk | Jan 0 risk days | Feb 0 risk days | Mar 0 risk days | Apr 0 risk days |
| Lowest cold risk | Jul 4 risk days | Aug 5 risk days | Jun 14 risk days | Sep 14 risk days |
| Lowest wind disruption risk | Jul 53 km/h | Jun 55 km/h | Aug 55 km/h | May 57 km/h |
| Most comfortable evenings | Jul 59 / 100 | Aug 58 / 100 | Jun 48 / 100 | Sep 48 / 100 |
| Best outdoor reliability | Mar 85 / 100 | Feb 81 / 100 | Jan 80 / 100 | May 72 / 100 |
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View Best Time to VisitThe best months to visit York depend on your preferences. For warm weather, July is typically the warmest month. For dry conditions, March, February, January tend to have the least rainfall. Consider your priorities, and whether you prefer warmer temperatures, drier weather, or longer daylight hours.
July is typically the warmest month in York, with average high temperatures reaching around 20°C (68°F). This is peak summer weather, ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
January is usually the coldest month, with average low temperatures dropping to around 2°C (36°F). Pack warm layers if visiting during this time, especially for evening activities.
August typically sees the most rainfall in York, averaging around 73mm (2.9 inches). It's wise to pack waterproof layers and have some indoor backup plans if you're visiting during this month.
March is typically the driest month, with average rainfall of just 49mm (1.9 inches). This makes it an excellent time for outdoor exploration and activities with minimal risk of rain disruption.
Temperatures in York range from average lows of 6°C (43°F) to highs of 13°C (56°F). This variation means you'll want to pack differently depending on when you visit, as layers are key for adapting to the seasonal changes.
Yes, sun protection is important in York. UV levels can reach 7 during peak months, which is considered high. Pack sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat, especially if you'll be outdoors for extended periods.