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Durban in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Durban in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. The average daily high is around 25 °C, and the sea is about 25 °C. With about 17 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
72/100 · #9
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#11
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: none
Durban · JanuaryPhoto: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 25 °C
- Average low
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 25 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 24 | 22 | 18 | 128 | 7.5 | 83 | 5.8 | 24 | 71 |
| January (selected) | 25 | 24 | 17 | 117 | 7.8 | 82 | 5.7 | 25 | 72 |
| February | 26 | 24 | 14 | 93 | 7.3 | 81 | 5.5 | 26 | 75 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (72/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -1 | -1.2 °C | -1.3 °C | +1.2 | +10.7 mm | -0.3 h | +0.8 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.2 °C |
| February | +3 | +0.6 °C | +0.6 °C | -3 | -23.8 mm | -0.5 h | -0.7 % | -0.3 m/s | +0.6 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Durban in January?
The average daily high is around 25 °C, with an average daily low of about 24 °C.
Can you swim in Durban in January?
The sea is about 25 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Durban in January?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 117 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. January is not among them.