Best time to visit County Durham

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When is the best time to visit County Durham?

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

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in County Durham (Durham)6
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in County Durham (Durham)6
    Feb
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in March in County Durham (Durham)8
    Mar
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in April in County Durham (Durham)11
    Apr
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in County Durham (Durham)14
    May
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in June in County Durham (Durham)17
    Jun
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in July in County Durham (Durham)19
    Jul
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in August in County Durham (Durham)19
    Aug
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in September in County Durham (Durham)17
    Sep
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in County Durham (Durham)13
    Oct
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in November in County Durham (Durham)9
    Nov
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in December in County Durham (Durham)7
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in County Durham?

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

Which month has the most rain in County Durham?

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

When is it sunniest in County Durham?

The sunniest time of year in Durham, County 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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The weather guide for County Durham (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.

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