Durham Weather in October

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

The climate in Durham during October can be summarized as mild 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 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Durham weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Nightly temperature 8.2°C 46.8°F
Average temperature 15.2°C 59.4°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 79 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 23.1°C 73.6°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average October is the 2nd driest month of the year in Durham with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 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.