Darlington weather forecast
UK towns · County Durham, England · 54.53°N 1.55°W
Darlington, in County Durham, England, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 19.8°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.7°C. The town sees roughly 914mm of rain a year; December is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1° | 1.7° | 80mm | 14 |
| Feb | 8.6° | 3° | 91mm | 14 |
| Mar | 10° | 3° | 63mm | 13 |
| Apr | 11.6° | 3.6° | 52mm | 11 |
| May | 15.4° | 7.5° | 73mm | 14 |
| Jun | 18.3° | 10.2° | 64mm | 12 |
| Jul | 19.8° | 12.2° | 87mm | 15 |
| Aug | 19.6° | 12.2° | 70mm | 13 |
| Sep | 17.5° | 10.5° | 72mm | 12 |
| Oct | 13.8° | 7.9° | 95mm | 17 |
| Nov | 10° | 4.8° | 70mm | 11 |
| Dec | 7.3° | 3° | 97mm | 16 |
Seasons in Darlington
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Darlington climb from 10°C in March to 15.4°C by May, while nights ease from 3°C to 7.5°C. The season brings around 188mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 19.2°C, peaking in July at 19.8°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (64mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Darlington gets roughly 17.0 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 17.5°C in September to 10°C by November, with around 237mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.6°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.7°C, daytime high 7.1°C). Expect about 44 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.0 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Darlington compares
| Darlington | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 914mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 162 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 19.2°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.6°C | 3.4°C |
Darlington is about 13% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Darlington weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Darlington?
July is typically the warmest month in Darlington, with average daytime highs of 19.8°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 19.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Darlington?
December is usually the wettest month, with around 97mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days. April is typically the driest (52mm).
How much does it rain in Darlington per year?
Darlington receives roughly 914mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 162 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Darlington?
Winter nights (December–February) in Darlington average around 2.6°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.7°C).
When is the best time to visit Darlington for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Darlington. June is typically the driest of the warm months (64mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 19.8°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Darlington's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Darlington receives 914mm of rain a year, about 13% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 19.2°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.6°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Darlington?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Darlington averages 162 rainy days a year, with December the wettest month (97mm) and April the driest (52mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Darlington?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.