Month guide · York · United Kingdom
York in July
What July is really like in York: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 16.6 hours of daylight. Warmest month and very busy; river cruises and pub gardens are popular.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 16.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in York: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (19°C (66°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:52
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:29
- Daylight
- About 16.6 hours
Summer (June–August). Long, warm days, river cruises and race meetings, but the biggest crowds and highest prices, especially around the Ebor Festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- York Early Music Festival (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Religious site · Minster Quarter
York Minster
Climb the central tower early, before the narrow stairs fill, and return for Evensong to hear the choir for free.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours with the tower
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Views
- Rainy day
Historic site · City Centre
York City Walls
The medieval walls, built largely on Roman and Viking defences, run for about 3.4 km around much of the old city, with four main gateways (bars): Bootham, Monk, Walmgate and Micklegate.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Outdoors
Castle · Castle Area
Clifford's Tower
Climb on a clear day for one of the best views of the Minster from the south.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
Garden · Museum Gardens
Museum Gardens and Yorkshire Museum
Botanical gardens beside the Ouse surround the ruins of St Mary's Abbey, once one of the richest Benedictine abbeys in England, and part of the Roman fortress wall.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit York?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
York in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit York?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warmest month and very busy; river cruises and pub gardens are popular.
+How warm is York in July?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in York in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.