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Durban Travel Guide

Durban, South Africa — Climate

Durban Weather

Durban enjoys a subtropical climate, with very hot, humid summers and mild to warm winters. Rain is frequent during the summer months, but comes in the form of thunderstorms in the afternoons, so the sunny holiday weather is not badly affected. In winter temperatures are more comfortable but still warm enough for beach-going.

Average Temperatures and Rainfall in Durban

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rainfall (inches) 4.7 5.0 5.2 3.3 2.2 1.3 1.4 1.9 2.9 4.3 4.6 4.7
Rainfall (cm) 119 126 132 84 56 33 35 49 73 110 118 120
Min Temp (°C) 21 °C 21 °C 20 °C 18 °C 14 °C 12 °C 11 °C 12 °C 15 °C 17 °C 18 °C 19 °C
Max Temp (°C) 27 °C 27 °C 27 °C 26 °C 24 °C 23 °C 22 °C 22 °C 23 °C 24 °C 25 °C 26 °C
Min Temp (°F) 70 °F 70 °F 68 °F 64 °F 57 °F 54 °F 52 °F 54 °F 59 °F 63 °F 64 °F 66 °F
Max Temp (°F) 81 °F 81 °F 81 °F 79 °F 75 °F 73 °F 72 °F 72 °F 73 °F 75 °F 77 °F 79 °F
Good Weather Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes