Durham in March

6.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
10Rainy days (108 mm)
11:44 hDaylight
07:33Sunrise · 19:17 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in March is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

10° 1° J 13° 2° F 17° 6° M 22° 11° A 26° 16° M 30° 20° J 32° 22° J 30° 21° A 27° 18° S 22° 12° O 16° 6° N 12° 3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 10°C1°C92 mm 9– – 5.9
February 13°C2°C80 mm 9– – 6.4
March 17°C6°C108 mm 10– – 6.8
April 22°C11°C90 mm 9– – 7.8
May 26°C16°C88 mm 11– – 7.6
June 30°C20°C98 mm 13– – 7.1
July 32°C22°C110 mm 15– – 6.2
August 30°C21°C99 mm 12– – 7.0
September 27°C18°C113 mm 10– – 7.6
October 22°C12°C79 mm 8– – 8.1
November 16°C6°C84 mm 8– – 7.1
December 12°C3°C89 mm 9– – 6.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Durham in March?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Durham?

The best months are October, April, May, September.