York weather forecast
UK towns · North Yorkshire, England · 53.96°N 1.09°W
York, in North Yorkshire, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 20.7°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.8°C. The town sees roughly 832mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5° | 1.8° | 59mm | 11 |
| Feb | 9.3° | 3.3° | 84mm | 12 |
| Mar | 10.7° | 3.3° | 51mm | 13 |
| Apr | 12.5° | 3.8° | 46mm | 11 |
| May | 16.2° | 7.8° | 65mm | 13 |
| Jun | 19.3° | 10.6° | 62mm | 11 |
| Jul | 20.6° | 12.7° | 79mm | 14 |
| Aug | 20.7° | 12.8° | 74mm | 12 |
| Sep | 18.5° | 10.9° | 72mm | 11 |
| Oct | 14.6° | 8.4° | 97mm | 16 |
| Nov | 10.5° | 4.9° | 55mm | 11 |
| Dec | 7.8° | 3.1° | 88mm | 15 |
Seasons in York
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in York climb from 10.7°C in March to 16.2°C by May, while nights ease from 3.3°C to 7.8°C. The season brings around 162mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 20.2°C, peaking in August at 20.7°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (62mm over ~11 rainy days). Around the June solstice, York gets roughly 16.9 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 18.5°C in September to 10.5°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (97mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.7°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.8°C, daytime high 7.5°C). Expect about 38 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.1 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How York compares
| York | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 832mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 150 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 20.2°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.7°C | 3.4°C |
York is about 21% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
York weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in York?
August is typically the warmest month in York, with average daytime highs of 20.7°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 20.2°C.
What is the wettest month in York?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 97mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. April is typically the driest (46mm).
How much does it rain in York per year?
York receives roughly 832mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 150 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in York?
Winter nights (December–February) in York average around 2.7°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.8°C).
When is the best time to visit York for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in York. June is typically the driest of the warm months (62mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 20.7°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does York's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
York receives 832mm of rain a year, about 21% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 20.2°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.7°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in York?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, York averages 150 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (97mm) and April the driest (46mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for York?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.