Current Weather and Forecast in Durham, NC
North Carolina, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Durham
Durham has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 33°. September brings the most rain, on about 11 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 122 days.
Durham climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the hottest month in Durham?
July, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 102°F (39°C).
Which month is wettest in Durham?
September, at 6.3 inches (160 mm) over about 11 days. October is the driest month, at 3.3 inches (84 mm).
Does it snow in Durham?
Yes - about 2 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated January through February.
What is the best time to visit Durham?
Aim for March to May and September to November if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 9 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
When is Durham at its coldest?
January, with highs of 50°F (10°C) and lows near 33°F (0°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 5°F (-15°C).
Is Durham hot in summer?
July averages 90°F (32°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
Is Durham cold in winter?
January nights average 33°F (0°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.