Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Durban, South Africa in March
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 118mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
118mm
Sun
7h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 118mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h 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
March27°C average high
March 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
March118mm average rain
March is wetter than Durban's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsApril to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7 hours average sun
March 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
March25°C average sea
March 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
March72 weather score
March is one of Durban's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
