Durham weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 18°C (65°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Durham sits 124 m (407 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Durham, North Carolina, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 65%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Durham weather
Is it raining in Durham right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 18° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Durham this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–26° and lows of 7–18°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Durham lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 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 Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (48°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Durham?
August is the wettest month, with about 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 72 mm (2.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Durham?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of -2°C (29°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 127 mm (5.0 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