Durham Weather in February

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

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Thinking about venturing to Durham, the United Kingdom this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Durham in February

Durham, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Durham generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Lanehead to 9°C (48°F) in Seaham. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Seaham and 1°C (34°F) in Lanehead.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Durham, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coxhoe with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Holwick with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Durham experiences about 83 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Durham →

Best Places to Visit in Durham in February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Durham, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Durham (February)

Precipitation variation in Durham (February)

Durham

In February Durham generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
83 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Durham →

Darlington

In February Darlington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
78 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Darlington →

Barnard Castle

In February Barnard Castle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
78 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Barnard Castle →

Stanley

In February Stanley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
82 hours
114 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stanley →

Stockton-on-Tees

In February Stockton-on-Tees generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
78 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stockton-on-Tees →

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

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Durham 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Darlington 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Barnard Castle 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Stanley 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Stockton-on-Tees 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Hartlepool 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Durham weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, Durham, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Durham sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Durham peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in February, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

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

February is on the drier side in Durham, the United Kingdom. Durham averages only about 63 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Durham, February may not be the ideal time to visit Durham, the United Kingdom.

On average, the best time to visit Durham, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Durham. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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