Durham weather in October (Durham, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Durham look like in October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, Durham usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 14°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Durham in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 108 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Durham, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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