Month guide · York · United Kingdom
York in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit York. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 17.1 hours of daylight. Long days and the gardens at their best; summer race meetings bring busy weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 17.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in York: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (16°C (61°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:31
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:38
- Daylight
- About 17.1 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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in York, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Exhibition Square
York Art Gallery
On Exhibition Square below Bootham Bar, the gallery holds paintings from the 14th century to the present and the Centre of Ceramic Art, one of Britain's largest collections of studio pottery.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Historic site · Minster Quarter
Treasurer's House
Ask the guides about the cellar ghost story, and enjoy the small garden facing the Minster.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · Minster Quarter
Holy Trinity Goodramgate
Hidden behind a small archway off Goodramgate, this 15th-century church has a rare interior of 17th- and 18th-century box pews, uneven stone floors and medieval stained glass.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Historic site · Castle Area
Fairfax House
Visit at Christmas, when the house is often decorated in Georgian style.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°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 June a good time to visit York?
One of the best months to visit York. The other best months are May and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit York?
It is one of the best months to visit York. Long days and the gardens at their best; summer race meetings bring busy weekends.
+How warm is York in June?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in York in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.