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York
United Kingdom
In northern England's Yorkshire, this historic city sits at the confluence of the Ouse and Foss rivers. York enchants with its medieval city walls, the Gothic York Minster, and the narrow lanes of the Shambles. The city looks back on over 2,000 years of history.
What awaits you
City tripMuseumsCar-free
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Best time to visit
July–August: up to 21°C with 10h of sunshine per day.
Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in July–August.
Max. temperature
8°Jan
10°Feb
11°Mar
13°Apr
17°May
19°Jun
21°Jul
21°Aug
18°Sep
15°Oct
10°Nov
8°Dec
Sunshine hours
4hJan
4hFeb
6hMar
8hApr
9hMay
12hJun
10hJul
10hAug
7hSep
5hOct
4hNov
2hDec
Rain days
9dJan
12dFeb
14dMar
13dApr
11dMay
9dJun
14dJul
10dAug
13dSep
16dOct
11dNov
13dDec
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York as a Vacation Destination
York is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 21°C.
The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites.
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Price level
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Local languages
EN