Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
44mm
Sun
4.4h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Durham, England, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
April11°C average high
April is on the cooler side of Durham's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
April44mm average rain
April is close to Durham's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
April4.4 hours average sun
April is brighter than Durham's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
April8°C average sea
April is below Durham's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
April24 weather score
April sits close to Durham's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.