Durham weather by month
Durham has warm summers, cool winters and plenty of rain. The most pleasant months are April and October.
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Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F 11°C | 30°F -1°C | 3.9 in 98 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| February | 56°F 13°C | 33°F 0°C | 3.2 in 81 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| March | 64°F 18°C | 39°F 4°C | 4.0 in 102 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| April | 74°F 23°C | 47°F 9°C | 3.3 in 85 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| May | 81°F 27°C | 56°F 14°C | 4.0 in 101 mm | A little humid | Strong sun |
| June | 88°F 31°C | 65°F 18°C | 4.0 in 102 mm | Humid | Strong sun |
| July | 91°F 33°C | 69°F 20°C | 3.9 in 100 mm | Humid | Strong sun |
| August | 89°F 32°C | 67°F 20°C | 4.2 in 107 mm | Humid | Sunny |
| September | 83°F 29°C | 61°F 16°C | 4.3 in 108 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| October | 74°F 23°C | 49°F 9°C | 3.0 in 77 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| November | 63°F 17°C | 39°F 4°C | 3.5 in 88 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| December | 55°F 13°C | 32°F 0°C | 3.4 in 86 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
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