When is the best time to go to Durban
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Durban, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Durban
Durban weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Durban are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 140mm | 6.9hrs | 14.7hrs | 26°C |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Durban during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Durban for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Durban and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Durban with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 120mm | 7.2hrs | 14hrs | 27°C |
February in Durban is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Durban for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Durban and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Durban with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 117mm | 7.3hrs | 13.1hrs | 27°C |
The weather in March in Durban is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Durban for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Durban and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Durban with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 71mm | 7.5hrs | 12.2hrs | 26°C |
Durban's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Durban.
April is in the fall / autumn in Durban and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Durban with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 54mm | 7.8hrs | 11.5hrs | 24°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Durban and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Durban, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Durban and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Durban with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 27mm | 8.1hrs | 14.7hrs | 23°C |
Durban's weather in June is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Durban, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Durban and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Durban with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 33mm | 8.1hrs | 14hrs | 22°C |
July in Durban is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Durban, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Durban and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Durban with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 51mm | 7.8hrs | 13.1hrs | 22°C |
The weather in August in Durban is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Durban, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Durban and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Durban with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 72mm | 6.6hrs | 12.2hrs | 22°C |
Durban's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Durban.
September is in the spring in Durban and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Durban with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 102mm | 6.4hrs | 11.5hrs | 23°C |
October is a damp month in Durban and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Durban for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Durban and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Durban with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 113mm | 6.5hrs | 14.7hrs | 24°C |
The climate in Durban during November can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Durban for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Durban and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Durban with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 109mm | 7.1hrs | 14hrs | 25°C |
December in Durban is generally damp with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Durban for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Durban and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Durban with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Durban weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 27mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 8.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 22°C 71.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 140mm 5.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
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