Month guide · York · United Kingdom
York in September
What September is really like in York: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Peter K Burian, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit York. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Mild, often settled weather and the food festival; fewer families after the school holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in York: days average 18°C (64°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 August (21°C (70°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:37
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:21
- Daylight
- About 12.6 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- York Food and Drink Festival (usually late September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
Historic site · Castle Area
Fairfax House
A Georgian townhouse on Castlegate designed by John Carr, with some of the finest 18th-century plasterwork in the city, furnished with a collection of Georgian furniture and clocks.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 18°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 September a good time to visit York?
One of the best months to visit York, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit York?
It is one of the best months to visit York. Mild, often settled weather and the food festival; fewer families after the school holidays.
+How warm is York in September?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in York in September?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.