Climate in Durban — Annual Weather Overview
Durban has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest month is January (average high 27.6°C) and the coolest is July (21.9°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 5.7°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 1104mm. February is the wettest month at 139.2mm, while June averages just 23.0mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.5 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 23.7°C, 290mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 27.1°C, 401mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 25.1°C, 334mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 22.1°C, 79mm rain.
Durban — Monthly Temperatures
Durban — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Durban stays reasonable all year.
Durban weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6°C | 21.9°C | 125.8mm | 10.9h | 10 | 9/10 |
| February | 27.6°C | 22.1°C | 139.2mm | 9.6h | 13 | 9/10 |
| March | 26.8°C | 21.1°C | 93.2mm | 10.3h | 11 | 10/10 |
| April | 24.9°C | 18.7°C | 124.8mm | 9.0h | 10 | 9/10 |
| May | 23.5°C | 16.1°C | 115.6mm | 9.4h | 6 | 9/10 |
| June | 22.4°C | 13.8°C | 23.0mm | 9.5h | 4 | 10/10 |
| July | 21.9°C | 12.9°C | 24.5mm | 9.4h | 4 | 10/10 |
| August | 22.0°C | 14.1°C | 31.9mm | 9.0h | 8 | 10/10 |
| September | 22.9°C | 16.3°C | 73.6mm | 9.2h | 7 | 10/10 |
| October | 23.4°C | 17.9°C | 130.9mm | 8.7h | 11 | 9/10 |
| November | 24.8°C | 19.2°C | 86.0mm | 9.5h | 12 | 10/10 |
| December | 26.0°C | 20.7°C | 136.0mm | 9.5h | 14 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Durban have?
Durban has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Average highs range from 21.9°C in July to 27.6°C in January.
What is the hottest month in Durban?
January is the hottest month in Durban, with average highs of 27.6°C and lows of 21.9°C.
What is the coldest month in Durban?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 21.9°C and lows of 12.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Durban?
February is the wettest month, averaging 139.2mm of rainfall over around 13 rainy days.
How much rain does Durban get per year?
Durban receives around 1104mm of rain per year. The driest month is June (23.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Durban?
The best time to visit Durban is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.