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When is the Best Time to Explore York?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit York, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in York are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually February and January. The months with the most rain are June and May, whereas February and January have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 1°C and at night it is -18°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 59 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 23°C during the day and -1°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 269 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 27°C and the night-time average is 10°C. Average precipitation for this season is 224 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 11°C and -14°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 95 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in York is 647 mm.