Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
York, England, United Kingdom in August
Weather score38Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
64mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
38
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
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
Weather map
Compare York, England, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
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.
Rain
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.
Sun
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.
Sea temperature
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.
Weather score
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.
