York Weather Forecast
York weather: 51°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 65° / 51°
Overcast · 22% rain · wind 8 mph
☁️ 69° / 51°
Overcast · 6% rain · wind 9 mph
Best time to go outside today
5 PM - 8 PM · comfort score 8.8/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- 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.
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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 51°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 6 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 12:50 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 23, 2026 at 12:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
