Durham Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Durham, United States has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is May (score: 84/100). Annual average high: 21°C, total rainfall: 1097mm.
When is the best time to visit Durham?
84
May is the best month to visit Durham with a travel score of 84/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 25.6°C, 10 rain days, and 10.8 hours of daily sunshine.
View May weather details →Travel Score by Month
58
Jan
62
Feb
68
Mar
81
Apr
84
May
83
Jun
79
Jul
82
Aug
82
Sep
79
Oct
70
Nov
60
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Durham each month?
21°C
Avg High
10.9°C
Avg Low
1097mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Durham get?
Durham receives 1097mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically September with 121mm, while October is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Durham?
January
58
10°C
Low: 0°C
9 rain days
Mixed
February
62
12°C
Low: 2°C
8 rain days
Good
March
68
16°C
Low: 5°C
10 rain days
Good
April
81
22°C
Low: 10°C
9 rain days
Excellent
May
Best time to visit84
26°C
Low: 15°C
10 rain days
Excellent
June
83
30°C
Low: 19°C
11 rain days
Excellent
July
79
31°C
Low: 22°C
14 rain days
Good
August
82
30°C
Low: 21°C
11 rain days
Excellent
September
82
27°C
Low: 18°C
9 rain days
Excellent
October
79
22°C
Low: 12°C
7 rain days
Good
November
70
16°C
Low: 6°C
7 rain days
Good
December
60
11°C
Low: 2°C
8 rain days
Good
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