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Best time to visit Durban
Durban is South Africa's warmest coastal destination: the "Golden Mile" beaches, a sea warm enough to swim all year and Indian-influenced culture. Subtropical, with wetter summers.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
April · Monthly precipitation
171.7 mm/month
1991–2025: 81 mm/month
+90.8 mm/month · higher
April · Wet days
14.2 days/month
1991–2025: 10.8 days/month
+3.4 days/month · higher
February · Sea temperature
26.2 °C
1991–2025: 25.8 °C
+0.4 °C · similar
February: 1/141 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 31.8 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Durban: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 14.5 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 4.7 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine, sea temperature and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
June · 4
Most rainy days
December · 18.5
Most sunshine
January · 7.8 h
Warmest sea
February · 25.8 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
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The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | 24 | 17 | 117 | 7.8 | 82 | 5.7 | 25 | 72 |
| February | 26 | 24 | 14 | 93 | 7.3 | 81 | 5.5 | 26 | 75 |
| March | 26 | 24 | 15 | 93 | 6.4 | 80 | 5.5 | 26 | 75 |
| April | 24 | 22 | 11 | 81 | 5.2 | 77 | 5.5 | 25 | 82 |
| May | 23 | 21 | 6 | 47 | 4.4 | 73 | 5.2 | 24 | 88 |
| June | 22 | 19 | 4 | 30 | 3.9 | 69 | 5.2 | 22 | 87 |
| July | 21 | 19 | 4 | 40 | 4.1 | 70 | 5.4 | 22 | 84 |
| August | 21 | 19 | 5 | 31 | 4.8 | 74 | 6.0 | 21 | 82 |
| September | 22 | 19 | 8 | 59 | 5.5 | 78 | 6.0 | 21 | 79 |
| October | 22 | 20 | 14 | 108 | 6.2 | 80 | 6.3 | 22 | 71 |
| November | 23 | 21 | 16 | 113 | 6.9 | 81 | 6.1 | 23 | 71 |
| December | 24 | 22 | 18 | 128 | 7.5 | 83 | 5.8 | 24 | 71 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Durban?
The strongest climate months are April, May, June, July. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Durban?
The average daily maximum temperature in Durban is highest in February at around 26 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Durban?
In February, at around 26 °C.