Current Weather and Forecast in Durban, South Africa
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About the weather in Durban
Durban has a humid subtropical climate. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 56°. April brings the most rain, on about 10 days, while January is the sunniest, with 11.0 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 114 days.
Durban climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
How hot does Durban get in summer?
February averages 81°F (27°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
What is the best month to go to Durban?
Aim for May to August if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 73°F (23°C) against roughly 6 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
What is the rainiest month in Durban?
April, at 4.5 inches (115 mm) over about 10 days. June is the driest month, at 23 mm (0.9 in).
How much sun does Durban get?
9.6 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in January at 11.0 hours.
Which month is warmest in Durban?
February, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Durban?
July, with highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows near 56°F (13°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 46°F (8°C).
Does it snow in Durban?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Durban shows no regular measurable snowfall.