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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 you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Durham are typically January and February, whereas the coldest months are usually July and June. The months with the most rain are March and January, whereas August and July 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 38°C and at night it is 23°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 79 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 28°C during the day and 10°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 32 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 26°C and the night-time average is 9°C. Average precipitation for this season is 33 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 36°C and 18°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 53 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Durham is 197 mm.