Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 3.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 620mm. Sea temperatures average 10°C across the year.
Annual averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
620mm
Annual total
Sun
3.6h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
26
Poor avg
Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare York, England, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August20°C average high
August is one of York's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August64mm average rain
August is close to York's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
August5.1 hours average sun
August is brighter than York's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
August15°C average sea
August is one of York's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
August38 weather score
August scores above York's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.