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Durham weather in July (Durham, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Durham usually fare in July? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Durham during July to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Summer occurs in July. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 21°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Durham in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit Durham. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Durham, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Sunderland, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

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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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?

For visitors traveling to Durham, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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