Yorkshire Weather Forecast
Yorkshire weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Yorkshire is a county in England. Yorkshire is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 5.4 million.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Yorkshire with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 56°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 37%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Yorkshire is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 174 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is 7.4°F above the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Yorkshire today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Yorkshire right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:05 PM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Yorkshire
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 37% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 52° | 35% | 15 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 46° | 33% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 43° | 10% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 58° | 7% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 50° | 25% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 46° | 24% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 54° / 43° | 16% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 44° | 19% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 46° | 22% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 40° | 18% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 56° / 42° | 31% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 52° / 42° | 31% · 0,6 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 47° | — · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
Climate in Yorkshire month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 34° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 38° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 39° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 41° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 63° | 47° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 68° | 53° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 71° | 56° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 71° | 55° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 51° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 47° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 50° | 40° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 40° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Yorkshire
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Yorkshire
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Yorkshire
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Yorkshire
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Yorkshire
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Yorkshire?
Yorkshire is a county in England. Its coordinates are 53.9591, -1.0815. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Yorkshire right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Yorkshire?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Yorkshire, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Yorkshire in?
Yorkshire observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:05 PM.
How many people live in Yorkshire?
Yorkshire has a population of approximately 5.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to Yorkshire?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 174 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 197 mi away and Dublin Airport (DUB), 215 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Yorkshire?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, British Museum and River Thames.
What places are in Yorkshire?
Yorkshire covers 1 places in this atlas, including York.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
