Month guide · York · United Kingdom
York in March
What March 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
March is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Daffodils cover the grass banks below the city walls; mild days and few visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in York: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (8°C (46°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:08
- Daylight
- About 11.7 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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in York, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Religious site · Minster Quarter
Holy Trinity Goodramgate
Look for the small gateway on Goodramgate; many visitors walk straight past it.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Experience · City Centre
Evening ghost walk
York calls itself one of the most haunted cities in Europe, and evening ghost walks have run for decades, setting off from points such as the Minster and the Shambles to tell stories in the medieval lanes after dark.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- History
- Kids
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 2°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit York?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit York?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Daffodils cover the grass banks below the city walls; mild days and few visitors.
+How warm is York in March?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in York in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.