Durban, South Africa Weather
Durban hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 78°F (25°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 72°F (22°C).
Current conditions in detail
Durban weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Durban looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 70° and an overnight low of 64°. There is a 47% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).
Durban 14-day forecast
About the weather in Durban
Located in South Africa, Durban experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 81°F (27°C) in February and dip to about 72°F (22°C) in July, with around 38.1 inches (968 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Durban weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 72°F (22°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 46°F (8°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: April (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (11.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 81°F (27°C) and overnight lows stay near 72°F (22°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows around 56°F (13°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 46°F (8°C).
Rain, sun and snow
April is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.5 inches (115 mm) of rain over 10 days, while June is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Durban is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (24°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Durban is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Durban is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (25°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Durban brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); rain falls on about 17 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Durban by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 71° | 12 | 3.9 in | 11.0 h/day | 77% |
| February | 81° | 72° | 10 | 4.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 78% |
| March | 81° | 70° | 11 | 3.7 in | 10.0 h/day | 78% |
| April | 77° | 66° | 10 | 4.5 in | 9.0 h/day | 77% |
| May | 75° | 62° | 6 | 3.5 in | 9.3 h/day | 74% |
| June | 73° | 58° | 5 | 0.9 in | 9.6 h/day | 67% |
| July | 72° | 56° | 5 | 1.5 in | 9.3 h/day | 65% |
| August | 72° | 58° | 7 | 1.4 in | 9.2 h/day | 70% |
| September | 73° | 62° | 9 | 3.0 in | 8.9 h/day | 76% |
| October | 74° | 64° | 12 | 4.2 in | 9.4 h/day | 76% |
| November | 76° | 66° | 13 | 3.5 in | 9.6 h/day | 77% |
| December | 79° | 70° | 14 | 3.9 in | 9.9 h/day | 78% |