AI-generatedDarlington at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,510 h
- Rain a year
- 721 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 40 m
Climate in Darlington
Darlington has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year, Darlington is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Darlington
The best time to visit Darlington is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent from October to February; the wettest month is November with 73 mm.
Darlington through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Darlington in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–16 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Darlington in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Darlington in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Darlington in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3318:11
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:10–08:22 · evening 17:21–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:57–07:10 · evening 18:33–18:47
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Darlington compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Darlington in October?
In October, Darlington is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Darlington.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 38 min07:33 – 18:11
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Darlington
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Darlington: score 75 against 40. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 71 mm | 62 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Darlington month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January7° · 1.7 h
In January, Darlington is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in January12February8° · 2.8 h
In February, Darlington is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in February29March10° · 3.8 h
In March, Darlington is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in March50April13° · 5.4 h
In April, Darlington is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in April67May16° · 6.6 h
In May, Darlington is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in May75June19° · 6.0 h
In June, Darlington is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in June73July21° · 6.2 h
In July, Darlington is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in July71August21° · 5.7 h
In August, Darlington is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in August72September18° · 4.5 h
In September, Darlington is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in September40October14° · 3.1 h
In October, Darlington is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in October19November10° · 2.1 h
In November, Darlington is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 73 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in November8December7° · 1.5 h
In December, Darlington is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 70 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Darlington.
Darlington in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Darlington
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 7° | 1° | 1.7 h | 13 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 8° | 1° | 2.8 h | 12 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 10° | 3° | 3.8 h | 11 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 13° | 4° | 5.4 h | 10 | 47 |
| MayMay | 67 | 16° | 7° | 6.6 h | 11 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 19° | 10° | 6.0 h | 11 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 21° | 12° | 6.2 h | 12 | 66 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 21° | 12° | 5.7 h | 12 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 18° | 10° | 4.5 h | 10 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 40 | 14° | 7° | 3.1 h | 13 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 10° | 4° | 2.1 h | 14 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 7° | 2° | 1.5 h | 14 | 70 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Darlington
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Darlington, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Darlington: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Darlington has about 13 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Darlington
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 90 min
- Fair skin
- about 110 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Darlington
How breezy and how cloudy Darlington is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Darlington typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Darlington: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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Darlington in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Darlington has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 40
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 350 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Darlington vs Middlesbrough
In October the holiday weather in Darlington and Middlesbrough is about equally good (score 40 vs 40). During the day it is about as warm in Middlesbrough as in Darlington.
| in October | Darlington | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 40 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Darlington ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Doncaster15°48
- 2Kingston upon Hull14°13°46
- 3York14°45
- 4Wakefield14°44
- 5Saltburn-by-the-Sea14°12°42
- 6Sunderland14°12°42
- 7South Shields14°12°42
- 8Whitby14°12°42
- 12DarlingtonThis page14°40
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Frequently asked questions about Darlington
When is the best time to visit Darlington?
The best time to visit Darlington is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Darlington?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Darlington?
Rain is frequent from October to February; the wettest month is November with 73 mm. The driest month is March with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Darlington get?
Darlington gets around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Darlington in?
Darlington is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Darlington?
Darlington has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 69, summer holidays 72, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 9.