Durham Weather in March

What's the weather like in Durham (England) in March 2024?

The climate in Durham during March can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Durham and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Durham weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 8.4°C 47°F
Nightly temperature 1.7°C 35°F
Average temperature 5°C 41°F
Daily sunshine 3.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 51 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 6.3°C 43.4°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 21.6kph 14 mph

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Durham with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Durham

Durham average temperature in March

March rainfall

Durham average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Durham average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Durham in March 2024.

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Durham weather stats

Durham weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.7°C 65.7°F
Driest month: February 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 5.6°C 42.1°F
Wettest month: August 67mm 2.6ins
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