Durham weather in October (North Carolina, United States of America)

How is October weather typically in Durham? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During October, Durham is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Durham in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 215 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Durham.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January 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 October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: Raleigh, the United States of America (33 KM, 20 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.