Best Time to Visit Durban
South Africa · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Durban are May, June and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Durban sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 27°C, and its coolest in July (around 21°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 915mm — January is typically the wettest month (~125mm) and June the driest (~24mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from December to February — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 22°C | 125mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 27° / 22°C | 113mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 26° / 21°C | 92mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 25° / 20°C | 56mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 24° / 17°C | 42mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 22° / 15°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 21° / 14°C | 35mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 22° / 15°C | 43mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 22° / 16°C | 65mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 23° / 18°C | 95mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 24° / 19°C | 108mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 25° / 21°C | 116mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Durban?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Durban are May, June and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Durban?
- February is typically the hottest month in Durban, with average daytime highs around 27°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Durban?
- January is usually the wettest month, with around 125mm of precipitation.