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Durban, South Africa · Temperate oceanic

Durban: best months to visit

March (8.5/10) · November (7.7/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 29.86°S · 31.02°E
⚡ Quick answer
March
Depends on your goals
8.5/10
☀️ Mar
Top score (8.5/10)
🌤️ May
Alt. (8.5/10)
Nov
Plus rude (7.7/10)
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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Decide

When to visit Durban?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Durban, March and May clearly stand out. November concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 March · 8.5 May · 8.5 June · 8.5 April · 8.4 November · 7.7
8.2
Jan
8.3
Feb
8.5
Mar
8.4
Apr
8.5
May
8.5
Jun
8.3
Jul
8.2
Aug
7.9
Sep
7.7
Oct
7.7
Nov
8.0
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Durban offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.5 in March vs 7.7 in November.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →70°F82°F32%3.2mm5.9h8.2/10Best period
☀️ February →72°F82°F30%3.9mm6.3h8.3/10Best period
☀️ March →68°F82°F26%3.1mm6.5h8.5/10Best period
☀️ April →64°F77°F19%3.6mm6.9h8.4/10Best period
☀️ May →59°F75°F13%2.2mm7.2h8.5/10Best period
☀️ June →55°F73°F8%0.7mm7.5h8.5/10Best period
☀️ July →54°F72°F9%0.8mm7.4h8.3/10Best period
☀️ August →55°F72°F11%1.0mm7.0h8.2/10Best period
☀️ September →59°F73°F24%2.3mm5.8h7.9/10Best period
☀️ October →61°F75°F37%3.2mm5.5h7.7/10Best period
☀️ November →64°F77°F37%3.0mm5.5h7.7/10Best period
☀️ December →68°F79°F35%3.3mm6.1h8.0/10Best period
☀️ January
8.2/10
T°70°F / 82°F
Rain %32%
Sun5.9h
Best period
☀️ February
8.3/10
T°72°F / 82°F
Rain %30%
Sun6.3h
Best period
☀️ March
8.5/10
T°68°F / 82°F
Rain %26%
Sun6.5h
Best period
☀️ April
8.4/10
T°64°F / 77°F
Rain %19%
Sun6.9h
Best period
☀️ May
8.5/10
T°59°F / 75°F
Rain %13%
Sun7.2h
Best period
☀️ June
8.5/10
T°55°F / 73°F
Rain %8%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ July
8.3/10
T°54°F / 72°F
Rain %9%
Sun7.4h
Best period
☀️ August
8.2/10
T°55°F / 72°F
Rain %11%
Sun7.0h
Best period
☀️ September
7.9/10
T°59°F / 73°F
Rain %24%
Sun5.8h
Best period
☀️ October
7.7/10
T°61°F / 75°F
Rain %37%
Sun5.5h
Best period
☀️ November
7.7/10
T°64°F / 77°F
Rain %37%
Sun5.5h
Best period
☀️ December
8.0/10
T°68°F / 79°F
Rain %35%
Sun6.1h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Dec
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (March)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
6.7 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
67°F · Humid
☔ Rain
26% · 3.1 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
6.5h/day
Week by week

Durban week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Aug 6 to Aug 12, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (0.3 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Nov 12 to Nov 18, mostly dry in 3 years out of 10 (3.2 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 15/1081°FJan 85/1082°FJan 157/1082°FJan 224/1083°FJan 298/1083°F
FebFeb 57/1082°FFeb 125/1083°FFeb 195/1082°FFeb 268/1081°F
MarMar 55/1083°FMar 125/1081°FMar 196/1080°FMar 269/1080°F
AprApr 29/1078°FApr 99/1078°FApr 168/1077°FApr 2310/1077°FApr 3010/1076°F
MayMay 79/1076°FMay 147/1075°FMay 219/1074°FMay 289/1074°F
JunJun 49/1073°FJun 1110/1072°FJun 1810/1073°FJun 2510/1074°F
JulJul 210/1072°FJul 910/1072°FJul 1610/1072°FJul 239/1072°FJul 3010/1073°F
AugAug 610/1073°FAug 138/1072°FAug 2010/1073°FAug 279/1072°F
SepSep 39/1074°FSep 108/1075°FSep 175/1072°FSep 247/1074°F
OctOct 15/1073°FOct 84/1075°FOct 153/1074°FOct 226/1076°FOct 295/1075°F
NovNov 54/1075°FNov 123/1076°FNov 195/1079°FNov 268/1079°F
DecDec 33/1079°FDec 105/1079°FDec 174/1080°FDec 245/1080°F

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Durban

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min57°61°64°68°72°75°79°201620172018201920202021202220232024202578°F — decade peak (2024)+0.27°F / decade
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🏖️ Beaches: Jun-Sept🌊 Swell: Sept-Mar🚤 Water activities
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.

Country · South Africa

🗣️LanguageZulu
💶CurrencySouth African Rand (R)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 82°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 72°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 37%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Where is Durban ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.5 → 7.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
29.86°S · 31.02°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Durban?
June is the best month with 73°F highs, 55°F lows, 7.5h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of June & March offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Durban get in June?
Durban averages 7.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Durban?
October is the most unfavourable month with October has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Durban in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 55°F, while afternoon highs average 73°F.
Is Durban good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Durban scores 7.6/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Durban?
October is the most difficult month to visit Durban, with October has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.