Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Durban, South Africa in October
Weather score58Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
98mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
58
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 98mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 22°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
October24°C average high
October is on the cooler side of Durban's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October98mm average rain
October 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
October6.2 hours average sun
October 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
October22°C average sea
October is below Durban's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October58 weather score
October 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.
