When to go · Durham, United States
Best Time to Visit Durham
The sweet spot for Durham is October, April and May. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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October, April, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
November, September, June
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
January, December
Hottest is July (33°C)
Durham weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C / 52°F | 1°C / 34°F | 117mm | cool, some rain |
| Feb | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 37°F | 91mm | cool, some rain |
| Mar | 18°C / 64°F | 6°C / 43°F | 101mm | mild, some rain |
| AprBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 10°C / 50°F | 87mm | warm, some rain |
| MayBEST | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 57°F | 90mm | warm, some rain |
| Jun | 30°C / 86°F | 19°C / 66°F | 94mm | hot, some rain |
| Jul | 33°C / 91°F | 22°C / 72°F | 102mm | hot, some rain |
| Aug | 31°C / 88°F | 21°C / 70°F | 104mm | hot, some rain |
| Sep | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 141mm | warm, wet |
| OctBEST | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 52mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Nov | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 41°F | 48mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Dec | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 37°F | 103mm | cool, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Durham plans around the seasons for you.