Durban, South AfricaQuick decision
When to visit Durban?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–28°C in January
🌧 Least rain
38% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
April (34%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Golden MileYear-round — urban beach, surfing, warm water all year (21–26°C).
Bunny chow & curryYear-round — curry in hollowed bread, unique Indo-South African cuisine.
Hluhluwe-ImfoloziMay–Oct — rhino reserve 3h away, Big Five, dry season.
BudgetMay–Aug — mild winter 22°C, low prices, fewer tourists.
Monthly climate data
Durban weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 21°C | 28°C | 38% | 3.2 | 12.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 22°C | 28°C | 42% | 3.9 | 11.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 20°C | 28°C | 36% | 3.1 | 11.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 18°C | 25°C | 34% | 3.6 | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 24°C | 16% | 2.2 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 23°C | 12% | 0.7 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 12°C | 22°C | 13% | 0.8 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 13°C | 22°C | 19% | 1.0 | 10.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 23°C | 30% | 2.3 | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 24°C | 37% | 3.2 | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 18°C | 25°C | 41% | 3.0 | 11.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 20°C | 26°C | 45% | 3.3 | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 29% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°C, 15% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°C, 36% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°C, 42% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 38% rainy days and 28°C. The months of January & March offer comparable conditions.
April is the wettest month with 34% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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