Whitby weather

The Whitby weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for holidays in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England in 2026/2027.

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Whitby weather averages

Check the Whitby weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for Whitby, North Yorkshire, England.

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Whitby weather by month

Check the weather for Whitby, North Yorkshire, England for a particular month by selecting from the list below. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

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Whitby weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in January is a cold 5°C (41°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 0°C (32°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during January.

• 5
  5°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 19
  19 days with some rainfall
• 0
  0°C min night temperature
• 70
  70 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 70 mm (2.8 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during January with rain falling on 19 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in February is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 0°C (32°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during February.

• 6
  6°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 14
  14 days with some rainfall
• 0
  0°C min night temperature
• 51
  51 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 51 mm (2 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during February with rain falling on 14 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in March is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 2°C (36°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during March.

• 8
  8°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 16
  16 days with some rainfall
• 2
  2°C min night temperature
• 63
  63 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 63 mm (2.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during March with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in April is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during April.

• 10
  10°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 15
  15 days with some rainfall
• 3
  3°C min night temperature
• 58
  58 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 58 mm (2.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during April with rain falling on 15 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in May is a comfortable 14°C (57°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 5°C (41°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during May.

• 14
  14°C max day temperature
• 6
  6 hours of sunshine per day
• 14
  14 days with some rainfall
• 5
  5°C min night temperature
• 55
  55 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 55 mm (2.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during May with rain falling on 14 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in June is a comfortable 17°C (63°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 6 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during June.

• 17
  17°C max day temperature
• 6
  6 hours of sunshine per day
• 13
  13 days with some rainfall
• 8
  8°C min night temperature
• 62
  62 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 62 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during June with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in July is a comfortable 19°C (66°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during July.

• 19
  19°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 13
  13 days with some rainfall
• 10
  10°C min night temperature
• 52
  52 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 52 mm (2 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during July with rain falling on 13 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in August is a comfortable 19°C (66°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 10°C (50°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during August.

• 19
  19°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 14
  14 days with some rainfall
• 10
  10°C min night temperature
• 60
  60 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 60 mm (2.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during August with rain falling on 14 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in September is a comfortable 17°C (63°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 9°C (48°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during September.

• 17
  17°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 14
  14 days with some rainfall
• 9
  9°C min night temperature
• 65
  65 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 65 mm (2.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during September with rain falling on 14 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in October is a cool 13°C (55°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 6°C (43°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during October.

• 13
  13°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 6
  6°C min night temperature
• 75
  75 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 75 mm (3 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during October with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in November is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during November.

• 8
  8°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 19
  19 days with some rainfall
• 3
  3°C min night temperature
• 75
  75 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 75 mm (3 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during November with rain falling on 19 days of the month.

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Whitby weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in Whitby in December is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Whitby during December.

• 6
  6°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 19
  19 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 81
  81 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 81 mm (3.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Whitby during December with rain falling on 19 days of the month.

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