Durham Weather in October

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Durham and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Durham weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.1°C 55.5°F
Nightly temperature 6.4°C 43.4°F
Average temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Daily sunshine 3.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 53 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 12.1°C 53.7°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Durham with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Durham

Durham average temperature in October

October rainfall

Durham average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Durham average rain in October

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 October 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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