July · United Kingdom
Best time to visit York in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in York in July
Average temperature 17°C, 79 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.6/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in York scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 17°C, 79 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
York packs a Gothic minster, medieval walls and the Shambles into a compact, walkable old city.
July is one of the strongest months in York (3rd)
July averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 79 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.5 hours of daylight.
A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in York (3rd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.1/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in York in July?
- In July, York averages 17°C, 79 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is July a good time to visit York?
- July earns a 8.6/10 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 July?
- Expect about 79 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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