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Durban in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Durban in December is climatically well suited to beach holidays, city breaks and family holidays. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 24 °C. With about 18 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
71/100 · #10
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#12
Sun
#2
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Durban · DecemberPhoto: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 22 °C
- Sea
- 24 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 83 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 23 | 21 | 16 | 113 | 6.9 | 81 | 6.1 | 23 | 71 |
| December (selected) | 24 | 22 | 18 | 128 | 7.5 | 83 | 5.8 | 24 | 71 |
| January | 25 | 24 | 17 | 117 | 7.8 | 82 | 5.7 | 25 | 72 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (71/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | ±0 | -1.2 °C | -1.4 °C | -2.4 | -15 mm | -0.6 h | -1.2 % | +0.2 m/s | -1.2 °C |
| January | +1 | +1.2 °C | +1.3 °C | -1.2 | -10.7 mm | +0.3 h | -0.8 % | -0.1 m/s | +1.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Durban in December?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 22 °C.
Can you swim in Durban in December?
The sea is about 24 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Durban in December?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 128 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Durban?
By the climate score, April, May, June and July are the strongest months for Durban. For a beach trip: February, March, April and May. December is not among them.