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Durban in March
what's the weather like?

Good window in March — January is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -29.86°N 31.02°E
28°CMax temperature
36%Rainy days
11.7hSunshine / day

Durban weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.3/10)

Should you visit Durban in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.

❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 36%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: Durban in March: 28°C and 11.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Durban in March by trip type

What to expect in March

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Spring marks the start of the good season in Durban. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Durban

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January21°C28°C38%3.212.4h8.3/10
🌤️ February22°C28°C42%3.911.5h8.1/10
🌤️ March20°C28°C36%3.111.7h8.3/10
🌤️ April18°C25°C34%3.610.3h7.8/10
🌤️ May15°C24°C16%2.210.0h8.2/10
🌤️ June13°C23°C12%0.710.0h8.2/10
🌤️ July12°C22°C13%0.810.0h8.1/10
🌤️ August13°C22°C19%1.010.0h7.9/10
🌤️ September15°C23°C30%2.310.8h7.8/10
🌤️ October16°C24°C37%3.211.2h7.8/10
🌤️ November18°C25°C41%3.011.4h7.8/10
🌤️ December20°C26°C45%3.311.3h7.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Durban averages 28°C, 36% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10. See methodology →

March vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.3/10). Difference:

FAQ — Durban in March

Is March a good time to visit Durban?
March is an excellent time to visit Durban (score 8.3/10). With 28°C, 11.7h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Durban in March?
With 28°C and 11.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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