If you plan to visit Durban in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +22°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 96 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+11°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Durban has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Durban in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Durban for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +25°C during the day to a minimum of +15°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +22°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +18°C.
Is Durban warm or cold in October?
Durban is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +22°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +17°C to +18°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Durban:
Climate in Durban in October
Durban weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+22°C
+22°C
+24°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+11°C
+12°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+33°C
+34°C
Rainfall
75 mm
96 mm
99 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
78%
80%
80%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
8
4
2
Cloudy days
9
8
8
Rainy days
13
18
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +22°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 75 mm to 96 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in September to 4 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Durban in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Durban is gradually decreasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Durban based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 203 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 81 mm, which is considered heavy rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Durban wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Durban?
This is the weather in Durban in October 2023:
1 October
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+18°C
2 October
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+21°C
3 October
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+25°C
4 October
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+22°C
5 October
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+24°C
6 October
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+24°C
7 October
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+24°C
8 October
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+20°C
9 October
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+20°C
10 October
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+22°C
11 October
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+23°C
12 October
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+23°C
13 October
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+22°C
14 October
☀️
+21°C
15 October
☁️
+21°C
16 October
🌧️
+20°C
17 October
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+20°C
18 October
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+22°C
19 October
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+22°C
20 October
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+23°C
21 October
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+25°C
22 October
🌧️
+20°C
23 October
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+21°C
24 October
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+22°C
25 October
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+22°C
26 October
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+24°C
27 October
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+24°C
28 October
🌧️
+21°C
29 October
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+17°C
30 October
🌧️
+17°C
31 October
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+18°C
In October 2023 Durban had 9 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Durban climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Durban in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+23°C) and the highest in 2019 (+26°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 475 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1769 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Durban in October:
Is October a good time to visit Durban?
It’s always a good time to visit Durban, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Durban in October?
October has mild temperatures in Durban. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Durban rainy in October?
Durban is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Durban in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Durban in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in South Africa
Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Durban, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
