Durham weather
UK towns · County Durham, England · 54.78°N 1.57°W
Durham, in County Durham, England, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 19°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.7°C. The town sees roughly 944mm of rain a year; October 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 | 6.5° | 1.7° | 74mm | 12 |
| Feb | 7.9° | 2.6° | 90mm | 14 |
| Mar | 9.2° | 2.8° | 63mm | 14 |
| Apr | 10.8° | 3.3° | 60mm | 12 |
| May | 14.7° | 7.2° | 79mm | 15 |
| Jun | 17.4° | 9.9° | 64mm | 10 |
| Jul | 19° | 11.9° | 98mm | 15 |
| Aug | 18.7° | 11.8° | 77mm | 14 |
| Sep | 16.7° | 10.1° | 79mm | 13 |
| Oct | 13.1° | 7.7° | 104mm | 17 |
| Nov | 9.3° | 4.5° | 64mm | 12 |
| Dec | 6.8° | 2.5° | 92mm | 15 |
Durham weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Durham?
July is typically the warmest month in Durham, with average daytime highs of 19°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Durham?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 104mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days. April is typically the driest (60mm).
How much does it rain in Durham per year?
Durham receives roughly 944mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 163 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Durham?
Winter nights (December–February) in Durham average around 2.3°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.7°C).