When to visit
Durban?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Durban
KwaZulu-Natal · Republic of South Africa

The best time to visit Durban is June, July, August, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
95

Perfect climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
14–23°C
Cool nights
Feels like
13–22°C
Comfortable
Precipitation
23mm
Light rain · 4 days
Sunshine
9.6h
Mostly clear
Humidity (%)
67%
Comfortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
76
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun76JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score676679798795929081677068
ClimateHumidHumidHumidHumidHumidPleasantMildPleasantPleasantHumidHumidHumid
Temperature22–27°C22–27°C21–27°C19–25°C17–24°C14–23°C13–22°C15–22°C16–23°C18–23°C19–25°C21–26°C
Feels like23–30°C24–30°C23–29°C20–26°C16–24°C13–22°C11–20°C13–21°C15–23°C17–24°C19–26°C22–29°C
Precipitation99mm
12 days
104mm
12 days
94mm
11 days
115mm
11 days
88mm
6 days
23mm
4 days
37mm
5 days
36mm
6 days
77mm
11 days
106mm
12 days
89mm
13 days
100mm
14 days
Sunshine11.0h
☀︎ 79%
10.0h
☀︎ 76%
10.0h
☀︎ 82%
9.0h
☀︎ 80%
9.3h
☀︎ 88%
9.6h
☀︎ 93%
9.3h
☀︎ 89%
9.2h
☀︎ 83%
8.9h
☀︎ 74%
9.4h
☀︎ 73%
9.0h
☀︎ 66%
9.0h
☀︎ 64%
WindE · 26 km/hE · 25 km/hE · 24 km/hS · 24 km/hW · 21 km/hNW · 22 km/hNW · 23 km/hW · 26 km/hS · 27 km/hSE · 28 km/hSE · 27 km/hSE · 26 km/h
Humidity (%)77%78%78%77%74%67%65%70%76%76%77%78%
Day length13.8h13.1h12.3h11.4h10.6h10.3h10.4h11.1h11.9h12.8h13.6h14.0h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonHigh season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Durban?

The best time to visit Durban is June, July, August, May, September, April, November, March, with temperatures between 13 °C and 27 °C. The best month is June. June is low season.

What is the weather like in Durban?

Durban has a climate with an overall score of 7.8/10. Annual temperatures range from 13 °C to 27 °C.

What is the hottest month in Durban?

The hottest month in Durban is January, with average highs of 27 °C and lows of 22 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Durban?

The rainiest month in Durban is April, with an average of 115 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Durban?

Peak season in Durban is December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Durban?

Shoulder season in Durban falls in March. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.