February verdict

York, England, United Kingdom in February

Weather score20Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 40mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

York, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom travel weather guide
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February weather

Monthly averages

Temp

6°C

Rain

40mm

Sun

2.1h

Sea

6°C

Weather score

20

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 40mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare York, England, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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February6°C average high

February has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

February40mm average rain

February 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.

February2.1 hours average sun

February is below York's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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February6°C average sea

February is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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February20 weather score

February scores below York's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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