Best Time to Visit Durham: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Durham: July, August, September, June.
- Best months for Durham: July, August, September, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: December, November, January.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 4.9).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 2°C | 55 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | 7°C | 2°C | 49 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.2 |
| March | 9°C | 3°C | 45 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 11°C | 5°C | 53 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.9 |
| May | 14°C | 7°C | 49 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
| June | 17°C | 10°C | 63 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 19°C | 12°C | 63 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 19°C | 12°C | 68 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 17°C | 10°C | 55 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| October | 13°C | 7°C | 58 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 9°C | 5°C | 63 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | 7°C | 3°C | 62 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Durham?
The best months are July, August, September, June.
When is the rainy season in Durham?
The wettest months are December, November, January.