When to go · Durham, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina, month by month
The best months for Durham, North Carolina: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.10 °C / -1 °C, 10 rain days50 °F / 30 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).12 °C / 0 °C, 9 rain days54 °F / 32 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.17 °C / 4 °C, 10 rain days63 °F / 39 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Durham, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.22 °C / 8 °C, 9 rain days72 °F / 46 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Durham, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain days79 °F / 55 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.30 °C / 18 °C, 10 rain days86 °F / 64 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid).32 °C / 21 °C, 11 rain days90 °F / 70 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid).31 °C / 20 °C, 10 rain days88 °F / 68 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Durham, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 16 °C, 8 rain days81 °F / 61 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Durham, North Carolina's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.22 °C / 9 °C, 7 rain days72 °F / 48 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.17 °C / 4 °C, 8 rain days63 °F / 39 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.12 °C / 0 °C, 9 rain days54 °F / 32 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday