Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Durban, South Africa Average Monthly Weather
Weather score65Good annual avg
Best months: March, February, April
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 25°C, sunshine averages 6.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 1013mm. Sea temperatures average 23°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
1013mm
Annual total
Sun
6.9h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
65
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Durban, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August23°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August54mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Durban's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.3 hours average sun
August is close to Durban's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsJanuary to August and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August21°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August59 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
