What’s the climate like in Yorkshire?
The current climate of Yorkshire features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Yorkshire in recent years was 35°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in February 2015.
On average, Yorkshire gets 1610 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 395 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Yorkshire?
The best time to visit Yorkshire for pleasant to warm weather is May through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Yorkshire.
Climate Table of Yorkshire
The climate table of Yorkshire shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -5 | -3 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 74 | 123 | 91 | 161 | 135 | 116 | 181 | 172 | 127 | 158 | 156 | 116 |
| Snow (cm) | 86 | 77 | 49 | 17 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 71 | 94 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1610 mm per year, averaging 134 mm per month
- Snowfall: 395 cm per year
- Driest months: 74 mm in January, 91 mm in March and 116 mm in June
- Wettest months: 181 mm in July, 172 mm in August and 161 mm in April
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Yorkshire
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Yorkshire, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Yorkshire
This graph shows how much precipitation Yorkshire, New York, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Yorkshire
This graph shows how much snow Yorkshire, New York, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Yorkshire
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Yorkshire, New York. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Yorkshire
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Yorkshire, New York. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Yorkshire
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Yorkshire, New York, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Yorkshire
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Yorkshire, New York, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Yorkshire by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yorkshire. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
