Month guide · York · United Kingdom
York in April
What April is really like in York: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jitka Erbenová ( cheva ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Spring weather and longer evenings; Easter holidays bring families.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in York: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (10°C (50°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:03
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:05
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
Spring (March–May). Daffodils on the wall banks, mild days and the start of the racing season, with busy Easter weekends.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in York, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Religious site · Minster Quarter
York Minster
Built over about 250 years from the 13th century, the Minster is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours with the tower
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Views
- Rainy day
Historic site · City Centre
York City Walls
Walk the stretch from Bootham Bar to Monk Bar for the best Minster views; the full circuit takes about two hours.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Outdoors
Castle · Castle Area
Clifford's Tower
The 13th-century stone keep of York Castle stands on a steep mound built by William the Conqueror.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
Garden · Museum Gardens
Museum Gardens and Yorkshire Museum
The gardens are free; picnic among the abbey ruins before visiting the museum.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 4°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit York?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
York in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit York?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring weather and longer evenings; Easter holidays bring families.
+How warm is York in April?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in York in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.