York
A medieval wall you can walk the full circuit of above the rooftops, a Gothic minster with stained glass surviving from the Middle Ages, and narrow shambles streets built so tightly the upper floors nearly touch.
The best time to visit York is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 13°C (55°F). Local time there is 23:53 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
April · high 12°C · rain 38mm · 13.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Leeds, West Yorkshire, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C43°F | 67mm2.6in | 7.9h7.9h | |
| February | 8°C46°F | 111mm4.4in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| March | 9°C49°F | 80mm3.1in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 12°C53°F | 38mm1.5in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 14°C58°F | 62mm2.4in | 15.9h15.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 18°C64°F | 77mm3.0in | 17.1h17.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 19°C66°F | 103mm4.1in | 16.6h16.6h | |
| August | 19°C66°F | 83mm3.3in | 14.8h14.8h | |
| September | 17°C63°F | 77mm3.0in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 13°C55°F | 124mm4.9in | 10.4h10.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 9°C48°F | 90mm3.5in | 8.4h8.4h | |
| December | 7°C44°F | 101mm4.0in | 7.4h7.4h |
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When is the best time to visit York?
The best time to visit York is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 13°C (55°F).
How warm does York get?
Typical daytime highs in York are Mar–May 12°C (53°F), Jun–Aug 19°C (66°F), Sep–Nov 13°C (55°F), Dec–Feb 7°C (44°F).
Is York expensive?
On the ground, York is cheap.
What sort of trip is York good for?
York is good for history and culture, relaxing holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is York?
The wettest month in York is October at 124mm (4.9in), the driest April at 38mm (1.5in), with a monthly average of 84mm (3.3in).
What plug do I need for York?
York uses type G sockets at 230 V.
