Durban Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Durban remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 23°C (73°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in February to 14°C (57°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Durban has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 915 mm (36 in) of rainfall annually. Durban can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 102 mm (4 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 35 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Durban Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Durban experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.8 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 5.6 hours in November, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Durban.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 80%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year