June · United Kingdom
Best time to visit York in June Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in York in June
Average temperature 15°C, 58 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
June score
9.1/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
June in York scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 15°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
York packs a Gothic minster, medieval walls and the Shambles into a compact, walkable old city.
June in York tops the year's climate scores
June averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for York at 9.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. 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 June?
- In June, York averages 15°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is June a good time to visit York?
- June earns a 9.1/10 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 June?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in June. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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