Durham, United States experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Durham, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Durham, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.3/10
Best: April, May, June, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 22°C / 12°C
Feels Like 22°C / 11°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 102 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 72%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 8 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low23°C
Rain15days
Coldest Month
1°C
January
Avg High10°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
7days
November
Avg High16°C
Avg Low7°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
April (Gusts 41)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, July, August, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:00
Daylight 14.6h
Sunset 20:35
Live conditions—
Durham on the map · live conditions
Durham, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Durham
- Population
- 257.6K
- Elevation
- 123 m
- Coordinates
- 35.99°, -78.90°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 10 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 14 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 10°C / 1°C . Feb: 14°C / 4°C . Mar: 17°C / 6°C . Apr: 22°C / 11°C . May: 26°C / 16°C . Jun: 30°C / 20°C . Jul: 32°C / 23°C . Aug: 30°C / 21°C . Sep: 28°C / 19°C . Oct: 22°C / 13°C . Nov: 16°C / 7°C . Dec: 12°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 103 mm. Feb: 97 mm. Mar: 89 mm. Apr: 102 mm. May: 112 mm. Jun: 89 mm. Jul: 131 mm. Aug: 125 mm. Sep: 130 mm. Oct: 78 mm. Nov: 70 mm. Dec: 92 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 67%. May: 71%. Jun: 72%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 78%. Sep: 76%. Oct: 74%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 3 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 9 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -2°C | Jan · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 201 mm | Jul · 131 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 19 km/h | Apr · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Fair April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Fair August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 1°C | 7°C / -3°C | 10days (103 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 70% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 4°C | 12°C / 0°C | 10days (97 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 71% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 17°C / 6°C | 16°C / 3°C | 10days (89 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 66% Muggy | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 22°C / 11°C | 22°C / 9°C | 9days (102 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 67% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 12days (112 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 71% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 21°C | 11days (89 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 15days (131 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 21°C | 34°C / 24°C | 15days (125 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 78% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 10days (130 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 76% Humid | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 8days (78 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 7days (70 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 12°C / 3°C | 10°C / -1°C | 8days (92 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Durham are April, May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Durham, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Durham is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Durham is January, with average overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Durham is July, averaging 131mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Durham runs through July, August, May, June, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Durham.
Durham receives approximately 106 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Durham.
The least favorable months to visit Durham are January, July, August, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Durham is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Durham is 72%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Durham receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 8 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Durham are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 26 mph).
Durham averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 55%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Durham is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Durham has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Durham ranges from 11°C (52°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Durham. It earns a climate score of 7.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Durham, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 30°C (85°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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