Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Durban, South Africa in January
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
140mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°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
January28°C average high
January is one of Durban's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January140mm average rain
January is one of Durban's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.8 hours average sun
January 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
January25°C average sea
January is one of Durban's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January69 weather score
January 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.
