Durham Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Durham is a region in the United Kingdom. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Durham over the year. What is the best time to visit Durham?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Durham over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Durham in January

In January the weather in Durham is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 6°C (43°F) in Lanehead to 8°C (46°F) in Seaham. On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Durham.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in February

In February the weather in Durham is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C (45°F) in Lanehead to 9°C (48°F) in Seaham.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in March

In March the weather in Durham ranges from less favorable in Durham to mixed in Coxhoe. In Durham you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in April

In April the weather in Durham is generally mixed. In Durham you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in May

In May the weather in Durham is generally good. In Durham you can expect mild maximum average daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in June

In June the weather in Durham ranges from good in Barnard Castle to very good in Durham. June is a summer month. In Durham you can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in July

In July the weather in Durham ranges from very good in Barnard Castle to excellent in Durham. July is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C (66°F) in Lanehead to 21°C (70°F) in Coxhoe. On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Durham.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in August

In August the weather in Durham ranges from very good in Barnard Castle to excellent in Durham. August is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Lanehead to 20°C (68°F) in Coxhoe.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in September

In September the weather in Durham ranges from good in Barnard Castle to very good in Durham. The temperatures range from moderate in Lanehead with 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Coxhoe with 18°C (64°F).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in October

In October the weather in Durham ranges from mixed in Barnard Castle to good in Durham. The average maximum daytime temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C (54°F) in Lanehead to 14°C (57°F) in Haswell.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in November

In November the weather in Durham ranges from less favorable in Darlington to mixed in Durham. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 9°C (48°F) in Lanehead to 11°C (52°F) in Seaham.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Durham in December

In December the weather in Durham is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 7°C (45°F) in Lanehead to 9°C (48°F) in Hartlepool.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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