Durham weather in April (Durham, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Durham this April? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Durham includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Durham in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 154 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Durham climate page with graphs.

 

Durham, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sunderland, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Durham.

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