Month guide · York · United Kingdom
York in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 8.4 hours of daylight. Cold and dark early, but the Christmas market opens mid-month and weekends fill quickly.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 8.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 9th-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 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:33
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:06
- Daylight
- About 8.4 hours
Autumn (September–November). Mild September with the food festival, autumn colour in October and the Christmas market from mid-November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- York Christmas Market (usually mid-November to just before Christmas)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · Exhibition Square
York Art Gallery
Combine it with the stretch of wall from Bootham Bar, a minute away.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Historic site · Minster Quarter
Treasurer's House
Behind the Minster, this National Trust house was restored in the early 20th century by the collector Frank Green, who arranged rooms in different period styles.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 4°C and 11 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit York?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 November a good time to visit York?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and dark early, but the Christmas market opens mid-month and weekends fill quickly.
+How warm is York in November?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in York in November?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.