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.
| 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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 73mm 2.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.1°C 48.4°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 106mm 4.2ins |