Best time to visit Yorkshire Dales

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When is the best time to visit Yorkshire Dales?

The best time to visit Yorkshire Dales is May, June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Yorkshire Dales3
    Jan
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Yorkshire Dales3
    Feb
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Yorkshire Dales5
    Mar
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Yorkshire Dales8
    Apr
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Yorkshire Dales12
    May
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Yorkshire Dales15
    Jun
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Yorkshire Dales16
    Jul
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Yorkshire Dales16
    Aug
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Yorkshire Dales14
    Sep
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Yorkshire Dales10
    Oct
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Yorkshire Dales6
    Nov
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Yorkshire Dales4
    Dec

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The weather guide for England (Yorkshire Dales) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the warmest month in Yorkshire Dales?

The warmest time of year in Yorkshire Dales is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 16°C.

Which month has the most rain in Yorkshire Dales?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Yorkshire Dales with 211mm on average. There are normally 20 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Yorkshire Dales?

The sunniest time of year in Yorkshire Dales is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 33% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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