Durham weather
At 12:30 AM local time it was clear and 4°C (39°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Durham, England, United Kingdom.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Durham weather
Is it raining in Durham right now?
No. It’s clear and 4° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Durham this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–11° and lows of 4–9°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Durham lately?
In the past 7 days, Durham had 2 rainy days and 4.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Durham?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Durham weather by month
When is the best time to visit Durham?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Durham is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (42°F) in January to 19°C (65°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Durham?
August is the wettest month, with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 52 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Durham?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (65°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (42°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Durham have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 99 mm (3.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months