May · United Kingdom
Best time to visit York in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in York in May
Average temperature 13°C, 61 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in York scores 8.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 61 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.
May is one of the strongest months in York (4th)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for York at 8.5/10 (4th of 12), just behind June at 9.1/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in York in May?
- In May, York averages 13°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit York?
- May earns a 8.5/10 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 May?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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