York Weather Forecast
York weather: 61°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
York is a city in Yorkshire. York is known for the Minster and medieval walls. It has a population of about 153.000.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in York with overcast. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 60°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 29%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit York is May, June, July and August. 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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 6.7°F above the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in York today at 9.5/10. 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 York right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:03 AM, Aug 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for York
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 60° | 29% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 63° | 99% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 60° | 85% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 58° | 70% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 70° / 57° | 77% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 65° / 56° | 32% | 21 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 55° | 24% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 49° | 38% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 52° | 29% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 57° | 33% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 53° | 18% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 55° | 17% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 63° | 18% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 58° | 30% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
Climate in York 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).
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Air quality and pollen in York
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 York
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is York?
York is a city in Yorkshire. Its coordinates are 53.9591, -1.0815. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in York right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit York?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in York, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is York in?
York observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 9:03 AM.
How many people live in York?
York has a population of approximately 153.000.
What is the nearest airport to York?
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 York?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Snowdonia National Park, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, British Museum and River Thames.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 26, 2026 at 9:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
