SeasonMapYork weather in July
United Kingdom
July in York: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in York · #262 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on York in July
Other months in York
York's forum describes the city's weather as much like the rest of the UK in August — changeable, with rain that can start suddenly mid-sunny-day or clear just as suddenly mid-downpour. Regulars note the Yorkshire coast runs noticeably cooler than inland York if there's a north-easterly breeze off the sea, and that August is peak season so hotels and parking book up fast.
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York climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.5 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in York in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsEnglish school holidays, Summer holidays in United Kingdom, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for York's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherYork's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in York in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
English school holidays
18 Jul – 1 SepCrowdedThe Shambles is a lane wide enough for two people and takes the whole of August. The Minster and the walls absorb it; the streets between them do not. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of York — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
- Manchester93 kmManchester International Festival25 Jun – 20 Jul · usuallyMajor festivalfactoryinternational.org
- Birmingham173 kmBirmingham Jazz Festival18 Jul – 5 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalbirminghamjazzfestival.com
- Edinburgh260 kmSeabird season on the Forth10 Apr – 25 Jul · usuallyBirdlife seasonseabird.org
Where is York?
York in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit York?
- July in York: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for York on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in York in July?
- In July, York averages a daily high of 21.8°C and a low of 11.9°C, with about 73.5 mm of rain over roughly 11.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in York in July?
- York has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in July.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — July
Within 300 km: Manchester's Manchester International Festival around 25 Jun – 20 Jul, and Birmingham's Birmingham Jazz Festival around 18 Jul – 5 Aug.