Durham Weather in October

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

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

What to Expect in Durham in October

Durham, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Durham generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Lanehead to 14°C (57°F) in Haswell. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Haswell and 6°C (43°F) in Lanehead.

To explore the conditions in Durham, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coxhoe with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Holwick with 88 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Durham typically sees 108 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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)
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Best Places to Visit in Durham in October

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

Temperature range in Durham (October)

Precipitation variation in Durham (October)

Durham

In October Durham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
108 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Durham →

Darlington

In October Darlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
93 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Darlington →

Barnard Castle

In October Barnard Castle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
93 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Barnard Castle →

Stanley

In October Stanley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
105 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Stanley →

Stockton-on-Tees

In October Stockton-on-Tees generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
93 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Stockton-on-Tees →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Durham 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Darlington 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Barnard Castle 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Stanley 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Stockton-on-Tees 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Hartlepool 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)

Durham weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Durham, the United Kingdom brings tolerable weather. In Durham, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

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

Durham averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Durham, the United Kingdom during October, with Durham averaging close to 66 mm (2.6 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Durham, October might be a good time to visit Durham, the United Kingdom. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Durham. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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