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The temperatures in Durham in May are quite cold with temperatures between 7°C and 14°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Durham during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Durham in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Durham in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Durham before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 2° | 8 | 18 | 5 | 61 mm | Awful | Durham in January |
| February | 7° / 2° | 7 | 15 | 6 | 65 mm | Awful | Durham in February |
| March | 9° / 3° | 6 | 22 | 3 | 54 mm | Bad | Durham in March |
| April | 11° / 4° | 5 | 24 | 1 | 48 mm | Ok | Durham in April |
| May | 14° / 7° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 73 mm | Ok | Durham in May |
| June | 17° / 9° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 89 mm | Ok | Durham in June |
| July | 19° / 12° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 107 mm | Ok | Durham in July |
| August | 19° / 12° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 102 mm | Ok | Durham in August |
| September | 17° / 10° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 61 mm | Good | Durham in September |
| October | 13° / 8° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 79 mm | Bad | Durham in October |
| November | 9° / 5° | 8 | 22 | 1 | 83 mm | Bad | Durham in November |
| December | 6° / 3° | 7 | 21 | 3 | 60 mm | Awful | Durham in December |