Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for June
| Metric | York | London | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 23°C (73°F)▲ | 20°C (68°F) | York |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 11°C (52°F) | 11°C (52°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 10 days | York |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 70 mm | 56 mm▲ | London |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 11h/day▲ | London |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 19 km/h | York |
York and London are closely matched in June. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
York sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. London is also comfortable at 20°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, York is the stronger choice in June. London receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
York reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during June. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
London averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in June.
York receives approximately 70 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during June. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
London sees 56 mm over 10 rain days. That makes York the drier option by 4 rain days and 14 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 23°C, lows of 11°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 20°C, lows of 11°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during June.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. June is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | York | London | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -1°C | 3d | 7°C | 11d |
| Feb | 4°C | 3d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 10°C | 4d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 16°C | 5d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 21°C | 6d | 17°C | 10d |
| Jun | 23°C | 6d | 20°C | 10d |
| Jul | 21°C | 6d | 22°C | 11d |
| Aug | 16°C | 5d | 21°C | 10d |
| Sep | 10°C | 4d | 19°C | 9d |
| Oct | 4°C | 3d | 15°C | 11d |
| Nov | -1°C | 3d | 10°C | 11d |
| Dec | -3°C | 3d | 8°C | 11d |
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