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Things to do in York

A walled English city known for its Gothic Minster, the medieval Shambles, Viking heritage and the National Railway Museum.

4 of the most-booked tours in York are listed below, rated 4.4 to 4.8 stars from more than 7,500 traveler reviews on GetYourGuide.

Updated October 18, 2026. Prices and availability come live from the partners when you click; ratings are re-checked on the date shown in the note at the end of the page.

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Where to stay in York

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Best time to visit York

By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in York are May to June and August to September, with average daytime highs of 61 to 69°F (16 to 21°C) and 12 to 13 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month, averaging 69°F (21°C), and January the coolest at 45°F (7°C). October sees the most rain, around 16 days, while April is the driest with about 10.

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MonthAvg highAvg lowRainy daysVerdict
January45°F (7°C)35°F (2°C)11Shoulder: 45°F (7°C), 11 rainy days
February49°F (9°C)37°F (3°C)12Shoulder: 49°F (9°C), 12 rainy days
March51°F (11°C)38°F (3°C)13Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 13 rainy days
April55°F (13°C)38°F (3°C)10Shoulder: 55°F (13°C), 10 rainy days
May61°F (16°C)45°F (7°C)13Comfortable: 13 rainy days
June66°F (19°C)50°F (10°C)12Comfortable: 12 rainy days
July69°F (21°C)55°F (13°C)15Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days
August69°F (21°C)55°F (13°C)12Comfortable: 12 rainy days
September65°F (18°C)51°F (11°C)12Comfortable: 12 rainy days
October58°F (14°C)46°F (8°C)16Avoid: among the wettest, 16 rainy days
November50°F (10°C)40°F (4°C)13Shoulder: 50°F (10°C), 13 rainy days
December46°F (8°C)37°F (3°C)15Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days

Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.

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York: common questions

When is the best time to visit York?
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in York are May to June and August to September, when average highs run 61 to 69°F (16 to 21°C) with 12 to 13 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month at 69°F (21°C) on average, and January the coolest at 45°F (7°C).
What is the rainiest month in York?
October, with roughly 16 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 10. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in York?
July is the warmest month, averaging 69°F (21°C) by day and 55°F (13°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 45°F (7°C) by day and 35°F (2°C) at night.
What is the rainy season in York?
The wettest months in York are February to March and May to December, with 12 to 16 rainy days a month. April is the driest.
Is it safe to travel to United Kingdom right now?
Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United Kingdom on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United Kingdom before you book.
What other places are near York?
The closest Voyaggora guides to York are Cotswolds (150 miles), Edinburgh (160 miles), London (170 miles).

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