What is the weather like in York in December?

Expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C with 27% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in York in December?

York in December scores 63/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Good option with minor considerations.

Who should visit York in December?

December in York is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

York Weather in December | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

7°C

Hottest around day 23

Avg Low

2°C

Coolest around day 3

Rainy Days

22days

27% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Essential Travel Info for York

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Currency

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Language

English

Driving

Left side

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Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.667

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

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COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to the United Kingdom. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to the United Kingdom.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Polio

In the United Kingdom poliovirus has been identified in the past year.Travelers to the United Kingdom are at increased risk of exposure to poliovirus.Vaccine recommendations: Adults traveling to the United Kingdom who received a complete polio vaccination series as children may receive a single lifetime booster dose of inactivated polio vaccine; travelers who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated should receive a complete polio vaccination series before travel. Children who are not fully vaccinated will be considered for anaccelerated vaccination schedule.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in the United Kingdom.If rabies exposures occur while in the United Kingdom, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

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Is December a Good Time to Visit York?

👌Good option with minor considerations(63/100)

Short Answer

York's December averages 7°C - cold but manageable with proper attire. Lower tourism (70% of peak) means better prices and fewer queues.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Very high humidity

87% average humidity

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Hantavirus, Tuberculosis (TB)

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

70% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Exceptional dining scene

12 Michelin-listed restaurants

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Elderly travelers
87% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,York in December averages 7°C with 27% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: York in December

What are the temperatures in York in December?

Daytime highs average 7°C, nights drop to 2°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in York in December?

Expect around 22 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in York in December?

Warm winter clothing: insulated jacket, boots, gloves.

Is December peak season in York?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

York Weather in December

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