Yorkshire Weather Forecast
Yorkshire weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Yorkshire weather in April
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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 | 70° | 55° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 65° | 51° | 3,8 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).
Best time to visit Yorkshire
Go in May, June, July and August. 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Yorkshire compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Yorkshire.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 58 mi | 52°F | about the same | 48 in |
| Greater Manchester | 58 mi | 52°F | about the same | 48 in |
| Lancashire | 63 mi | 50°F | 33°F cooler | 59 in |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 74 mi | 51°F | about the same | 35 in |
| Windermere | 79 mi | 48°F | 35°F cooler | 78 in |
See the Yorkshire forecast by time range
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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 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Yorkshire?
May, June, July and August 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 8:05 AM.
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 August 21, 2026 at 8:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
