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Exploring Shildon

The city of Shildon has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Shildon include:

• National Railway Museum at Shildon
• Sweet Greetings
• Auckland Castle
• Raby Castle
• Sedgefield Racecourse
• Raby Castle
• Durham University

When making plans for your holiday in Shildon, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight to Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Shildon?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to travel to Shildon, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Shildon are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are July and August, whereas April and March have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 9°C and at night it is 1°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 164 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 17°C during the day and 3°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 168 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 19°C and the night-time average is 9°C. Average precipitation for this season is 215 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 13°C and 2°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 214 mm.
• Average annual rainfall in Shildon is 761 mm.