The best time to visit Durham
Month-by-month climate averages for Durham, NC, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Durham is usually March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Durham is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 31°F), with roughly 48 inches of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, May and October. Expect overnight frost in January.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Durham forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Durham weather by month
what to expect in Durham through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Durham's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Durham by season.