September · United Kingdom
Best time to visit York in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in York in September
Average temperature 15°C, 85 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.9/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in York scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
York packs a Gothic minster, medieval walls and the Shambles into a compact, walkable old city.
September holds up well in York — 5th best month
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 85 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in York in September?
- In September, York averages 15°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is September a good time to visit York?
- September earns a 7.9/10 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 September?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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