August Rainfall and Precipitation in Durham

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Durham, the United Kingdom in August.

Durham, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in August ranging from moderate in Yarm (73 mm (2.9 in)) to moderate in Holwick (96 mm (3.8 in)). The month of August is in the summer season. August typically stands out as the wettest month of the year in Durham, the United Kingdom.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Durham precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Durham, the United Kingdom receive in August?

Durham stays mostly dry in August, with average rainfall close to 76 mm (3 in).

How many days does it rain in Durham, the United Kingdom in August?

Expect around 15 days rainy days in Durham during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Durham, the United Kingdom?

August is generally a drier month for Durham, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in August in Durham, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Holwick tops the wettest-cities list in Durham, the United Kingdom for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 96 mm (3.8 in).

What is the driest city in August in Durham, the United Kingdom?

Yarm is the driest city we have data for in Durham, the United Kingdom in August, with monthly rainfall close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

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