Durban · AutumnMonth summary
Durban weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Durban in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 24°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Durban. January remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Durban in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Durban is often underrated: 24°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 37% 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.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 70°F | 82°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 72°F | 82°F | 42% | 0.2in | 11.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 68°F | 82°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 64°F | 77°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 75°F | 16% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 73°F | 12% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 54°F | 72°F | 13% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 55°F | 72°F | 19% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 59°F | 73°F | 30% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 75°F | 37% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 64°F | 77°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 68°F | 79°F | 45% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
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 October, Durban averages 75°F, 37% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
October vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Durban in October
Is October a good time to visit Durban?
October is an excellent time to visit Durban (score 7.8/10). With 75°F, 11.2h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Durban in October?
With 75°F max and 11.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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