Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to Barnard Castle, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom

Based on the climate and weather in Barnard Castle, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Barnard Castle, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

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  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly product.


  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom by month

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January

January for Barnard Castle can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows once in a while.

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February

If you vacation in Barnard Castle during February, you will probably find that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally around 70 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes and snow occasionally.

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March

In March, Barnard Castle is pretty cool. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Barnard Castle, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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April

If you visit Barnard Castle during April, you will probably notice that it is pretty cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

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May

May in Barnard Castle is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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June

If you go to Barnard Castle in June, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

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July

July in Barnard Castle is mild. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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August

In August, Barnard Castle is balmy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Barnard Castle, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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September

September in Barnard Castle can be chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain occasionally. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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October

If you are traveling to Barnard Castle in October, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

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November

November in Barnard Castle can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

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December

In December, Barnard Castle is brisk. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Barnard Castle, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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Activities for Barnard Castle, England, United Kingdom

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Barnard Castle.

If you see the Bowes Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Castle hopping? For Barnard Castle, take:


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