The climate of York
The current climate in York features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for York, England.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in York in recent years was 36°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in February 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, York gets 677 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit York?
The best time to visit York for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit York. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of York
The climate table of York shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 62 | 54 | 50 | 30 | 52 | 40 | 60 | 58 | 44 | 77 | 73 | 77 |
Snow (cm) | 1,6 | 3,2 | 1,2 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 1,1 |
UV Index | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in York, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in York
Yearly Temperature in York
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in York, England. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in York
Total Yearly Precipitation in York
Average Snowfall per Month in York
Total Yearly Snowfall in York
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in York, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in York
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Average weather in York by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for York. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.