Durham weather in August

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

What is the weather like in Durham in August?

Durham is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Durham generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C in Lanehead to 20°C in Coxhoe. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Coxhoe and 10°C in Lanehead.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yarm with an average of 73 mm to moderate rainfall in Holwick with 96 mm. Durham experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. The city Durham usually sees around 173 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Durham in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Durham climate page.

Where to go in Durham in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in Durham on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Durham

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Durham?

Average weather in Durham

In August Durham generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Durham
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<<   July July
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21°C 
12°C 
187 hours 
73 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
12°C 
173 hours 
76 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
10°C 
140 hours 
64 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Durham

Average weather in Darlington

In August Darlington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Darlington
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<<   July July
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21°C 
12°C 
175 hours 
73 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
12°C 
163 hours 
75 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
10°C 
128 hours 
65 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Darlington

Average weather in Barnard Castle

In August Barnard Castle generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Barnard Castle
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<<   July July
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19°C 
11°C 
175 hours 
87 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
11°C 
163 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
9°C 
128 hours 
76 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Barnard Castle

Average weather in Stanley

In August Stanley generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Stanley
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<<   July July
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20°C 
12°C 
175 hours 
77 mm 
14 days 
20°C 
12°C 
169 hours 
80 mm 
15 days 
18°C 
10°C 
136 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Stanley

Average weather in Hartlepool

In August Hartlepool generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hartlepool
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<<   July July
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20°C 
13°C 
175 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
20°C 
13°C 
163 hours 
75 mm 
15 days 
17°C 
11°C 
128 hours 
67 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Hartlepool

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Durham, in the United Kingdom.

Is August the best time to visit Durham?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Durham. Typically, the climate in Durham is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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