Kirkpatrick Durham Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Kirkpatrick Durham is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kirkpatrick Durham has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1274 mm (50 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Kirkpatrick Durham remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 129 mm (5.1 in) over 19 days. In the driest month May, this drops slightly to 83 mm (3.3 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Kirkpatrick Durham Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kirkpatrick Durham serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year