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York
Visit in July — score 62/100 · avg high 70°F · 16 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 40° | 44° | 35° | 13 | 57 | 7.7h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 25 | 42° | 47° | 36° | 15 | 67 | 9.5h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 31 | 44° | 51° | 37° | 14 | 60 | 11.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 43 | 47° | 55° | 39° | 12 | 45 | 13.8h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 54 | 54° | 61° | 46° | 13 | 55 | 15.7h | High | Average |
| June | 62 | 59° | 67° | 51° | 14 | 71 | 16.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 62 | 62° | 70° | 55° | 16 | 78 | 16.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 60 | 62° | 69° | 55° | 14 | 68 | 14.6h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 48 | 58° | 65° | 51° | 15 | 75 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| October | 33 | 52° | 58° | 46° | 15 | 79 | 10.2h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 23 | 45° | 50° | 40° | 15 | 66 | 8.2h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 20 | 42° | 46° | 37° | 14 | 71 | 7.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 56°F
- Low
- 41°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in York (March, April, May) brings average highs of 56°F and lows of 41°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Summer
- Score
- 61/100
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 54°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in York (June, July, August) brings average highs of 68°F and lows of 54°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 61/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 62/100.
Fall
- Score
- 35/100
- High
- 57°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in York (September, October, November) brings average highs of 57°F and lows of 46°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 35/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 48/100.
Winter
- Score
- 23/100
- High
- 46°F
- Low
- 36°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in York (December, January, February) brings average highs of 46°F and lows of 36°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 23/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 25/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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