Durham Weather in September

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

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Planning a getaway to Durham, the United Kingdom this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Durham in September

Durham, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. September in Durham generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Lanehead at 16°C (61°F) and pleasant in Coxhoe at 18°C (64°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Coxhoe and 8°C (46°F) in Lanehead.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coxhoe with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Holwick with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Durham as an example - it receives around 140 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your 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)
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Best Places to Visit in Durham in September

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

Temperature range in Durham (September)

Precipitation variation in Durham (September)

Durham

In September Durham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
140 hours
108 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Durham →

Darlington

In September Darlington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
128 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Darlington →

Barnard Castle

In September Barnard Castle generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
128 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Barnard Castle →

Stanley

In September Stanley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
136 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Stanley →

Stockton-on-Tees

In September Stockton-on-Tees generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
128 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Stockton-on-Tees →

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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Durham 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Darlington 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Barnard Castle 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Stanley 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Stockton-on-Tees 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Hartlepool 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)

Durham weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Durham, the United Kingdom typically experiences pleasant weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Durham average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

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

Durham averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

Not particularly. Durham averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Durham, the United Kingdom.

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

In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Durham, the United Kingdom with overall pleasant weather in Durham. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Durham, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Durham. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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