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Weather in January in Durham

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.

Temperatures

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.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Durham on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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.

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