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When is the best time to visit Durban?
In general the best time to visit Durban is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, March, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is January, February, March. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in February and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is February, March, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Durban in different months
This is the average weather in Durban for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during April.
In January, February, March, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 120 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 102 mm in December.
Climate in Durban
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Durban for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +37°C | +37°C | +32°C | +33°C | +33°C | +36°C | +32°C | +36°C | +37°C | +33°C | +34°C | +37°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +27°C | +26°C | +25°C | +23°C | +22°C | +21°C | +22°C | +22°C | +22°C | +24°C | +25°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +17°C | +16°C | +11°C | +6°C | +7°C | +4°C | +6°C | +10°C | +11°C | +12°C | +15°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 93 | 100 | 99 | 80 | 50 | 30 | 37 | 38 | 75 | 96 | 99 | 102 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Durban during the whole year:
The hottest month in Durban is February with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +14°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Durban looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Durban is December with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Durban during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 18 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 37 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 19 rainy days and 102 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Durban:
What is the hottest month in Durban?
The hottest month in Durban is February with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Durban?
The coldest month in Durban is July with minimum temperatures of +14°C.
Is Durban worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Durban could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Durban?
if you're looking to visit Durban when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, February, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 30 mm of rain.
Other cities in South Africa
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Monthly weather in Durban
Source of the data
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.