York vs London

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in July. London offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while York sees 11 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

York sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. London is also comfortable at 22°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice in July.

York reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

London averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.

York receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

London sees 55 mm over 11 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 1 rain day and 12 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.