County in England

Yorkshire Weather Forecast

Yorkshire weather: 56°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 9:08 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 5.4 million

Will it rain in Yorkshire?

No - rain is unlikely in Yorkshire today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 2,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat.

The next 7 days carry about 5.6 times a normal week's rain for August (2,2 in against 0,4 in).

16-day forecast for Yorkshire

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast69° / 50°2%9 mph4
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast68° / 52°0%12 mph3
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast68° / 56°8%15 mph5
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast73° / 60°62%9 mph5
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light showers67° / 63°73% · 1,0 in11 mph5
Fri, Aug 28🌧️ Rain62° / 58°71% · 1,0 in16 mph5
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Drizzle67° / 57°58% · 0,1 in11 mph3
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle67° / 54°53% · 0,0 in11 mph3
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast68° / 55°59%9 mph3
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Light drizzle68° / 50°43% · 0,0 in9 mph2
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast67° / 48°33%8 mph4
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle68° / 53°45% · 0,1 in9 mph4
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle70° / 59°41% · 0,1 in19 mph3
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light drizzle65° / 56°33% · 0,1 in7 mph5
Sun, Sep 6☀️ Clear sky-- / ----4
Mon, Sep 7☀️ Clear sky-- / ----

What this means for Yorkshire

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 70°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 57°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 56°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 73% and wind is 3 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 9:08 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 9:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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