Durham (Durham) weather

Headline:

Increasingly windy today, with periods of rain.

Today:

Largely dry at first, with variable amounts of cloud. Rain will arrive from the southwest from late morning, turning heavy at times during the afternoon. Gusty winds, gradually strengthening, with gales over the Pennines later. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Tonight:

Brighter at first this evening, but winds strengthening further. More rain quickly arriving from the west, turning heavy at times before clearing in the early hours. Strong winds easing later. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

Monday:

Remaining breezy for much of Monday, but brighter, with some sunny spells. Occasional showers are likely during the afternoon, with the odd heavy one possible. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Further sunny spells Tuesday, but also a spell of heavy, showery rain. Increasingly windy on Wednesday, with widespread gales and heavy rain later. Drier, brighter and less windy again Thursday.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Sun 24 Sep 2023

The end of September is likely to see a mixture of showers, periods of heavier rain and some brief, drier interludes. The wettest conditions are most probable across north-western areas and may be accompanied by spells of strong winds. Elsewhere, it is likely to be calmer, with eastern and south-eastern areas expected to see the best of any dry or bright spells, though this does not discount unsettled weather in these areas. Temperatures are likely close to, or slightly above average, with some mild nights. The changeable theme will likely continue into early October, with settled spells and periods of rain and showers, but there is a chance of a more prolonged period of settled weather, most probable in the southeast, which might also lead to some chillier nights.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 23 Sep 2023

Indications are for a continuation of the changeable conditions early in the period, with some dry and settled conditions interspersed with spells of rain and showers. Further into the month, there is a possibility that unsettled, wet weather may become more common, which could result in southern areas being wetter than usual for the time of year. Northern areas, however, may see slightly less rainfall than usual. It is likely that temperatures will be above average for October, though it may feel chilly overnight in any clear and settled conditions.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 23 Sep 2023