Durban Holiday Weather Overview
Durban is the third largest city in South Africa and the busiest port in Africa. It is located on the east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Durban is a coastal port with calm sub-tropical climate and large golden beaches which make it a paradise for visitors around the world and a gateway to the dozens of seaside resort towns of the coast to the south and north of the city.
The 'Golden Mile' is the central beach area which has numerous high-rise hotels, stretches for four miles and is fronted by promenades and many entertainment services to enjoy, such as a skatepark, flea markets and colourful traditionally clad Zulu rickshaw pullers. Durban is an exciting city with a mix of cultures and much of Durban is characterised by British colonial heritage and beautiful Art Deco architecture.
Apart from being the gateway to the coastal beach resorts of the province, Durban is also the gateway to the rolling hills and plains of the Natal Midlands and their backdrop: the majestic, jagged peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains. There are plenty of things to explore and enjoy in Durban which make it one of the best holiday destinations in the world.
When is the best month to visit Durban?
Durban is an all-year-round holiday destination as its weather is sunny and climate is comfortable all the time of the year. Even in the winter months, temperatures in Durban remain high enough for visitors to enjoy the beaches and so you can visit Durban any period of the year whether it is summer or winter.
Climate in Durban
Durban weather is mild and sub-tropical. Summer months are warm and wet, while the winter is moist to dry. In Durban the maximum daytime temperature is 28 degrees C during the months between January and March, while the temperature reaches a maximum of 23 degrees C from June to August. Rainy weather is at its least between April and September. June is the driest month with a precipitation of just 28 mm / 1.1 inches.
Durban is characterized by a mild subtropical climate having an average of 320 days of sunshine in a year. Light rain falls all through the year. Overall, it experiences warm and wet summers and mild moist to dry winters.
Summer in Durban
Summer is the wettest season in Durban with a high level of humidity. This season lasts from November to March with temperatures often rising above 30 degrees Celsius. The apparently never-ending summers are enjoyably hot. In December, there is possibility of strong tropical thunderstorms almost daily in the afternoons.
Winter in Durban
In Durban, winter starts from June and lasts till August with average temperatures of 16 to 25 degrees Celsius. This season is usually warm and sunny. The occurrence of rain is also low and the nights get warm and humid.
Spring and autumn in Durban
There is highest rainfall from spring (October) to autumn (April). Durban has an annual rainfall of 1,009 millimeters.
What to pack and wear in Durban?
Temperature in Durban rarely drops and the weather remains sunny throughout the year and so you should wear light cotton clothes, skirts and shorts. Also Durban is a beach destination, you can wear shorts almost anywhere including shopping centres, restaurants etc. It is a normal western city, you can wear bikinis comfortably on the beaches and many people even go topless on some beaches.
Best months to visit Durban?
June and April are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Durban. The weather averages gathered from Durban weather forecast and Durban weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 22°c and average of 284.6 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Durban?
July and June are the coldest months with temperature at around 13°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Durban?
December and February receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 115.26mm.
Travelling to Durban? Check out our Weather averages of Durban to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Durban section.