Durham Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Durham, the United Kingdom in April.

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Durham Darlington Barnard Castle Stanley

Are you planning a trip a to Durham, the United Kingdom in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Durham in April

Durham, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Durham generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Durham.

For a closer look at conditions across Durham, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Seaham with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Holwick with 78 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Durham typically sees 154 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Durham by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Durham — and find the best time to visit. (based on Durham)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Durham in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Durham.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Durham

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Durham, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Durham (April)

Precipitation variation in Durham (April)

Durham

In April Durham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
154 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Darlington

In April Darlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
141 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Darlington →

Barnard Castle

In April Barnard Castle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
141 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Barnard Castle →

Stanley

In April Stanley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
114 hours
152 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Stanley →

Stockton-on-Tees

In April Stockton-on-Tees generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
111 hours
141 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Durham, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Durham in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Durham 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Darlington 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Barnard Castle 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Stanley 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Stockton-on-Tees 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Hartlepool 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Durham weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Durham, the United Kingdom in April?

Durham, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Durham average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Durham, the United Kingdom in April?

In Durham, the average daytime high in April is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

Does Durham, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Durham averages just 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Durham, the United Kingdom.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Durham, the United Kingdom?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Durham, the United Kingdom with often unpleasant weather in Durham.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Durham. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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