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Durham weather in August (New Hampshire, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Durham in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Durham generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Durham in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 261 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November 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 August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 261 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Concord, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in August and which places have the best weather 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 Durham in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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