Best time to visit Durban

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When is the best time to visit Durban?

The best time to visit Durban is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Durban81
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  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Durban82
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  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Durban81
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  • 79°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Durban79
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  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Durban75
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  • 73°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Durban73
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  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Durban72
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  • 73°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Durban73
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  • 73°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Durban73
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  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Durban75
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  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Durban77
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  • 81°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Durban81
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Which is the hottest month in Durban?

The hottest time of year in Durban is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 82°F with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Durban?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Durban with 5.5 inches on average. There are normally 16 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Durban?

The sunniest time of year in Durban is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Durban?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Durban in February when the water temperature reaches 79°F.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for South Africa (Durban) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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