Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Durban, South Africa in December
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 101mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
101mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 101mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Durban, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December27°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December101mm average rain
December sits near Durban's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.9 hours average sun
December 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
December24°C average sea
December is close to Durban's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December69 weather score
December scores above Durban's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
