Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
York, England, United Kingdom in May
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
51mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°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
May15°C average high
May is close to York's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May51mm average rain
May 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
May5.7 hours average sun
May is one of York's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May9°C average sea
May is below York's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May28 weather score
May sits close to York's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
