Best time to visit Durham

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When is the best time to visit Durham?

The best time to visit Durham is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Mar
0.5
Apr
1.5
May
1.5
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
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Sep
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

6
Jan
6
Feb
8
Mar
11
Apr
14
May
17
Jun
19
Jul
19
Aug
17
Sep
13
Oct
9
Nov
7
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

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The weather guide for England (Durham) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

Which is the hottest month in Durham?

The hottest time of year in Durham is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 19°C.

Which month has the most rain in Durham?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Durham with 67mm on average. There are normally 15 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Durham?

The sunniest time of year in Durham is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 34% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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