Durham weather in October
Considering a trip to Durham this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Durham in October?
Durham is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Durham generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C in Lanehead to 14°C in Haswell. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Haswell and 6°C in Lanehead.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coxhoe with an average of 64 mm to moderate rainfall in Holwick with 88 mm. The city Durham usually sees around 108 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Durham, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Durham's yearly weather, check out our Durham climate page.
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Average weather in Durham
In October Durham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Darlington
In October Darlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Barnard Castle
In October Barnard Castle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Stanley
In October Stanley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Hartlepool
In October Hartlepool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Durham, in the United Kingdom.
Is October the best time to visit Durham?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Durham, October might be a good time to visit Durham. 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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