Durban, South Africa Weather
Durban hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 70°F (21°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 72°F (22°C).
Current conditions in detail
Durban weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)
Tomorrow in Durban looks overcast, with a high of 71° and an overnight low of 62°. There is a 78% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 24 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).
Durban 14-day forecast
About the weather in Durban
8 months of the year in Durban land in the band most people call comfortable - highs between 18°C and 27°C with rain on fewer than twelve days. The exceptions sit at either end: February at 81°F (27°C) and July at 72°F (22°C).
Durban weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 81°F (27°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 72°F (22°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 97°F (36°C) high · 46°F (8°C) low
- Wettest month: April (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (11.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 7°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 6°C
- Average humidity: 74%
Temperatures through the year
February is the warm end of the year, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. July sits at the other end of the year: 72°F (22°C) by day, 56°F (13°C) at night. January is the brightest month at 11.0 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.6.
Rain, sun and snow
Days and nights are about 6°C apart on average - narrower than about 88% of the cities we track. April is the wettest month at 4.5 inches (115 mm) over 10 days; June is the driest. Between the average February and the average July lie 7°C, a narrower spread than about 81% of the cities we track. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 97°F (36°C) and the lowest daily minimum 46°F (8°C).
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Through spring, Durban settles into easy warmth: 74°F (24°C) by day, 64°F (18°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Durban settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Fall (March through May)
Fall is pleasantly warm here - highs near 78°F (25°C), nights near 66°F (19°C), and expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Durban settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); rain comes 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% |