York in December

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United Kingdom: Christmas markets and shows; transport stops on the 25th and hotels spike around New Year.

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatInside York's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• MayGreatInside York's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside York's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• SeptemberGreatInside York's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

• YorkHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 12 days
• Northern England and Wales, United Kingdom · York, Manchester, Lake District, Snowdonia (Eryri), Cardiffrainy

  Uplands catch the Atlantic rain; May–June and September are the clearest walking months.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas Day and Boxing Day (substitute 28 Dec) big impact

  25–28 Dec 2026 · United Kingdom

  No trains or Tube on Christmas Day; reduced service on Boxing Day; most shops and sights closed on the 25th.

Crowds · United Kingdom overall

Medium

Prices · United Kingdom overall

High

United Kingdom overall: Christmas markets and shows; transport stops on the 25th and hotels spike around New Year.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in York, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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