Best time to visit York

Go inMay–September

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Walk the city walls early in the morning.

York month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	7°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Mixed	8°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Jorvik Viking Festival
March	Poor	10°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
April	Mixed	13°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Good	16°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
June	Good	19°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Good	21°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Good	21°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Good	18°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
October	Mixed	14°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
November	Mixed	10°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	St Nicholas Fair
December	Poor	7°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	St Nicholas Fair

York’s medieval walls are the longest surviving in England.

When is the best time to visit York?

The best time to visit York is May–September. Walk the city walls early in the morning.

What is the cheapest time to fly to York?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–February, when demand is lowest.

When is York busiest?

York is busiest in June–August and December.

What is the weather like in York?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C, and January the coolest at 7°C.