Durban, South Africa Weather

South Africa 🇿🇦 · Local time 19:13
66°
Clear Feels like 56° · High 72° / Low 59°
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
75%
0 Low
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Durban hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 72°F (22°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 72°F (22°C).

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16%
6:48 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
8 AM
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1 PM
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4 PM
5 PM
5:15 PM
Sunset
6 PM
17%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
56°
Wind
5 mph
SW · gusts 8 mph
Humidity
75%
Pressure
30.17 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
6% chance today

Durban weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Durban looks smoky haze, with a high of 73° and an overnight low of 60°. Rain is unlikely (7% chance). Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
73° / 60°
Precipitation
7%
Sunrise / sunset
06:48 AM / 05:15 PM

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Durban 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 72° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Smoky haze
High 73° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Sunny
High 70° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Sunny
High 70° Low 64°
Chance of precipitation: 21%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Sunny
High 72° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Sunny
High 84° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Sunny
High 71° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Sunny
High 70° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Sunny
High 70° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Sunny
High 71° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 40%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Light rain shower
High 64° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 77%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Sunny
High 65° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Sunny
High 69° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Sunny
High 75° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 2%

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

Monthly averages for Durban based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Durban?
February is the hottest month in Durban, with average highs of 81°F (27°C) and overnight lows near 72°F (22°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Durban?
July is the coldest month, with highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and lows around 56°F (13°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 46°F (8°C).
What is the rainiest month in Durban?
April is typically the wettest month, averaging 4.5 inches (115 mm) of precipitation across about 10 days. June is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Durban?
Snow is essentially absent in Durban - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Durban?
The best time to visit Durban is generally May to August, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 73°F (23°C).
How sunny is Durban?
Durban averages 9.6 hours of sunshine per day across the year. January is the sunniest month at about 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Is Durban humid?
Relative humidity in Durban averages about 74% over the year, which feels fairly humid. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.