April · United Kingdom
Best time to visit York in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in York in April
Average temperature 9°C, 65 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.7/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in York scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 9°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
York packs a Gothic minster, medieval walls and the Shambles into a compact, walkable old city.
April in York — reliably good (6th best month)
April averages 9°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in York in April?
- In April, York averages 9°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit York?
- April earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in York in April?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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