South Africa · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Durban is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 125mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Durban is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 113mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Durban is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (71°F). Expect roughly 92mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
April in Durban is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 56mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Durban is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Durban is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 24mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Durban is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 35mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Durban is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 43mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Durban is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 65mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Durban is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 95mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Durban is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 108mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Durban is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 116mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket