December · United Kingdom
Best time to visit York in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in York in December
Average temperature 6°C, 91 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in York scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 91 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
York packs a Gothic minster, medieval walls and the Shambles into a compact, walkable old city.
December in York — off-season conditions
Expect 6°C (42°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 91 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in York — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in York in December?
- In December, York averages 6°C, 91 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit York?
- December earns a 4.5/10 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 December?
- Expect about 91 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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