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Durban in November: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Durban in November is climatically well suited to city breaks, beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 23 °C, and the sea is about 23 °C. With about 16 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
#7
Dryness
#10
Sun
#4
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: none
Durban · NovemberPhoto: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 23 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Sea
- 23 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 16 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 22 | 20 | 14 | 108 | 6.2 | 80 | 6.3 | 22 | 71 |
| November (selected) | 23 | 21 | 16 | 113 | 6.9 | 81 | 6.1 | 23 | 71 |
| December | 24 | 22 | 18 | 128 | 7.5 | 83 | 5.8 | 24 | 71 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | ±0 | -1 °C | -1.1 °C | -1.8 | -4.5 mm | -0.7 h | -1 % | +0.3 m/s | -1 °C |
| December | ±0 | +1.2 °C | +1.4 °C | +2.4 | +15 mm | +0.6 h | +1.2 % | -0.2 m/s | +1.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Durban in November?
The average daily high is around 23 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Durban in November?
The sea is about 23 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Durban in November?
The curated estimate is about 16 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 113 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. November is not among them.