Best Time to Visit Durban
Durban is best visited All year, when skies are clearer and temperatures are warm without being extreme.
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Average daily high and low temperatures (°C/°F). Bars show the daily range each month.
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 27.6°C | 21.9°C | 125.8mm | 10.9h | 10 | 9/10 |
| February Best | 27.6°C | 22.1°C | 139.2mm | 9.6h | 13 | 9/10 |
| March Best | 26.8°C | 21.1°C | 93.2mm | 10.3h | 11 | 10/10 |
| April Best | 24.9°C | 18.7°C | 124.8mm | 9.0h | 10 | 9/10 |
| May Best | 23.5°C | 16.1°C | 115.6mm | 9.4h | 6 | 9/10 |
| June Best | 22.4°C | 13.8°C | 23.0mm | 9.5h | 4 | 10/10 |
| July Best | 21.9°C | 12.9°C | 24.5mm | 9.4h | 4 | 10/10 |
| August Best | 22.0°C | 14.1°C | 31.9mm | 9.0h | 8 | 10/10 |
| September Best | 22.9°C | 16.3°C | 73.6mm | 9.2h | 7 | 10/10 |
| October Best | 23.4°C | 17.9°C | 130.9mm | 8.7h | 11 | 9/10 |
| November Best | 24.8°C | 19.2°C | 86.0mm | 9.5h | 12 | 10/10 |
| December Best | 26.0°C | 20.7°C | 136.0mm | 9.5h | 14 | 9/10 |
Durban Climate
Durban has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Check the annual climate overview for Durban for the full year picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best month to visit Durban?
The best month to visit Durban is January, when temperatures average 27.6°C and conditions score 9/10 for comfort.
What is the weather like in Durban in January?
January in Durban is warm, with average highs of 27.6°C and lows of 21.9°C. It is fairly wet (10 rainy days on average), with roughly 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. This is peak season for good reason — conditions are close to ideal.
When is rainy season in Durban?
Durban does not have a distinct rainy season — rainfall is spread relatively evenly through the year.
Is Durban good to visit in winter?
Yes — winter (June, July, August) averages 21.9°C highs with a 10/10 comfort rating, making it a solid time to visit.
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