February · United Kingdom
Best time to visit York in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in York in February
Average temperature 7°C, 71 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in York scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
York packs a Gothic minster, medieval walls and the Shambles into a compact, walkable old city.
February in York — workable with trade-offs
February averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 9th 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in York in February?
- In February, York averages 7°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is February a good time to visit York?
- February earns a 5.9/10 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 February?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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