Weather & Average Temperatures
Plan for Durham's weather and climate with confidence using these resources.
We can’t actually say it feels like spring year-round, but with four distinct seasons and reasons to love them all, Durham is beautiful no matter when you arrive.
Climate & Weather
Latitude: 35° 52' N
Longitude: 78° 47' W
Time Zone: Eastern
Temperatures here are very pleasant, allowing for outdoor activities almost year-round.
Durham Weather across the Seasons
Durham remains consistent enough throughout the year to allow for a range of outdoor activities while still varying across the months so residents and visitors can experience all four seasons distinctly.
Spring in Durham
Spring time in Durham offers dreamy, mild temperature days, ranging from lows in the 50s and 60s to highs in the low 70s to mid 80s.
Summer in Durham
Things heat up in the summer, with temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to upper 90s and muggy humidity allowing for plenty of swimming at the river and lake. Make sure to have sunscreen and a water bottle at the ready.
Fall in Durham
In the fall, expect crisp mornings and evenings and perfect leaf season viewing temps during the day. Lows hover around the 40s and 50s and highs rise to the 60s and 70s.
Winter in Durham
Winter weather offers visitors the opportunity to bundle up or sip a warm beverage by the fire. While temperatures typically sit between the low 30s and 50s, things can get even colder. So, make sure you take a look at the forecast before your trip and prepare accordingly. While it only snows a few times a year at most in the Bull City, ice can still accumulate on the roads on the colder days.
Friday
May 01
H: 68°
L: 48°
Broken clouds
Saturday
May 02
H: 62°
L: 48°
Moderate rain
Sunday
May 03
H: 69°
L: 44°
Light rain
Monday
May 04
H: 78°
L: 45°
Few clouds
Tuesday
May 05
H: 81°
L: 54°
Scattered clouds
Wednesday
May 06
H: 82°
L: 60°
Moderate rain
Thursday
May 07
H: 74°
L: 52°
Thunderstorm with rain
Friday
May 08
H: 71°
L: 45°
Few clouds
Saturday
May 09
H: 70°
L: 54°
Light rain
Sunday
May 10
H: 72°
L: 55°
Scattered clouds
Monday
May 11
H: 67°
L: 51°
Broken clouds
Tuesday
May 12
H: 67°
L: 53°
Light shower rain
Wednesday
May 13
H: 66°
L: 55°
Light shower rain
Thursday
May 14
H: 58°
L: 51°
Broken clouds
Friday
May 15
H: 62°
L: 47°
Few clouds
Saturday
May 16
H: 70°
L: 52°
Broken clouds