Durham weather in January

Planning a journey to Durham this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Durham in January?

Durham is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Durham generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Lanehead to 8°C in Seaham. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Seaham and 1°C in Lanehead. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coxhoe with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Holwick with 97 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 hours of sunshine in Durham. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Durham for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Durham climate page.

Where to go in Durham in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Durham?

Average weather in Durham

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

Durham

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

3°C 

53 hours 

71 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

63 hours 

64 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

83 hours 

63 mm 

16 days 

poor 

Climate in Durham

Average weather in Darlington

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

Darlington

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

2°C 

52 hours 

71 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

58 hours 

64 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

78 hours 

64 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Darlington

Average weather in Barnard Castle

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

Barnard Castle

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

7°C 

2°C 

52 hours 

92 mm 

20 days 

poor 

January January

7°C 

1°C 

58 hours 

85 mm 

21 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

7°C 

1°C 

78 hours 

85 mm 

17 days 

poor 

Climate in Barnard Castle

Average weather in Stanley

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

Stanley

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

8°C 

2°C 

53 hours 

73 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

2°C 

59 hours 

66 mm 

19 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

8°C 

2°C 

82 hours 

66 mm 

16 days 

poor 

Climate in Stanley

Average weather in Hartlepool

In January Hartlepool generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hartlepool

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly rainfall Rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

9°C 

4°C 

52 hours 

74 mm 

18 days 

poor 

January January

8°C 

3°C 

58 hours 

67 mm 

18 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

9°C 

3°C 

78 hours 

64 mm 

15 days 

poor 

Climate in Hartlepool

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

Is January the best time to visit Durham?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Durham with often poor weather in Durham.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Durham. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.