SeasonMapYork weather in October
United Kingdom
October in York: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in York · #912 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on York in October
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 — October
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 73 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in York in October
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.
BusyOctober half-term in United Kingdom, school holidays in 3 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).
Fair weatherYork's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
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.
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York in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit York?
- October in York: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for York on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in York in October?
- In October, York averages a daily high of 14°C and a low of 6.8°C, with about 72.7 mm of rain over roughly 12.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in York in October?
- York has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in October.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — October
Within 300 km: Liverpool's River of Light on 23 Oct – 1 Nov, and Keswick's Borrowdale in autumn around 5 Oct – 5 Nov.