Best time to visit Durban

Q: When is the best time to visit Durban?

The best time to visit Durban is July based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Durban?

The hottest time of year in Durban is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Durban?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Durban with 140mm on average. There are normally 16 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Durban?

The sunniest time of year in Durban is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Durban?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Durban in February when the water temperature reaches 26°C.

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When is the best time to visit Durban?

The best time to visit Durban is July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in Durban?

The hottest time of year in Durban is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Durban?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Durban with 140mm on average. There are normally 16 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Durban?

The sunniest time of year in Durban is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Durban?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Durban in February when the water temperature reaches 26°C.