Weather in Durham and best time to go
Durham is located in northern England, with a climate characterised by mild winters and temperate summers.
Temperatures range from 13 °C to 20 °C in summer and between 1 °C and 7 °C in winter.
Rain showers are more or less evenly distributed throughout the year, although you'll have a slightly better chance of rain during the winter.
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As Durham is in the same location as the main tourist centre of Newcastle, we detail the weather in our Newcastle guide.
Table of temperatures during the year
Durham - Weather during the year
When to go to Durham
Durham is a small, historic town that attracts tourists with two landmarks in particular - the castle and the cathedral. These can be visited whatever the weather, making Durham a year-round destination.
As the city has beautiful riverside walks and a nice botanical garden, the best time to visit is still outside of winter, roughly from April to mid-October.
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