SeasonMapYork weather in September
United Kingdom
September in York: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in York · #697 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on York in September
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 — September
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 70 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in York in September
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.
BusyEnglish school holidays, 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
What's on in York in September
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 ↗
- Festival
York Food and Drink Festival
15–30 Sep · usuallyMajor festivalTen days of markets, tastings and demonstrations across Parliament Street and the guildhalls in the second half of September, after the summer crowds and before the market chalets. 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.
Where is York?
York in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit York?
- September in York: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for York on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in York in September?
- In September, York averages a daily high of 18.3°C and a low of 9.7°C, with about 69.9 mm of rain over roughly 10.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in York in September?
- York has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in September.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — September
Within 300 km: Manchester's Manchester Pride around 20 Aug – 1 Sep, and Liverpool's International Beatleweek on 26 Aug – 1 Sep.