Weather in August in Durham
Thinking about venturing to Durham this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
Temperatures
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Durham, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Durham.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 173 hours of sunlight anticipated in Durham. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a more detailed look at Durham's conditions throughout the year, check out our Durham climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Durham's climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Durham?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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