Durham weather forecast
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 |
Seasons in Durham
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Durham climb from 9.2°C in March to 14.7°C by May, while nights ease from 2.8°C to 7.2°C. The season brings around 202mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.4°C, peaking in July at 19°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (64mm over ~10 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Durham gets roughly 17.1 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.7°C in September to 9.3°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (104mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.3°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.7°C, daytime high 6.5°C). Expect about 41 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.9 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Durham compares
| Durham | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 944mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 163 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.4°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.3°C | 3.4°C |
Durham is about 10% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
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).
When is the best time to visit Durham for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Durham. June is typically the driest of the warm months (64mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 19°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Durham's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Durham receives 944mm of rain a year, about 10% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.4°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.3°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Durham?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Durham averages 163 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (104mm) and April the driest (60mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Durham?
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.