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Exploring Durham

The city of Durham has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Durham include:

• Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
• California State University-Chico
• Butte College
• Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
• Sacramento River
• Gold Country Casino
• Lake Oroville

When making plans for your trip to Durham, you can also use ebookers to look for a convenient flight into Chico, CA (CIC-Chico Municipal) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Durham?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Durham, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Durham are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually December and January. The months with the most rain are March and December, whereas July and August have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 17°C and at night it is 5°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 435 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 33°C during the day and 8°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 92 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 37°C and the night-time average is 16°C. Average precipitation for this season is 11 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 26°C and 4°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 296 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Durham is 834 mm.