Durban weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was mostly clear and 23°C (74°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 22%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Oct–Jan
About Durban weather
Is it raining in Durban right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 23° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Durban this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–29° and lows of 19–22°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Durban lately?
In the past 7 days, Durban had 2 rainy days and 36.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Durban?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Durban weather by month
When is the best time to visit Durban?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Durban is May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (70°F) in August to 26°C (78°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Durban?
November is the wettest month, with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 27 mm (1.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Durban?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F).
Does Durban have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 122 mm (4.8 in).
How warm is the sea in Durban?
The sea is warmest in February at about 25°C (77°F) and coolest in September at about 21°C (70°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Nov–Jul.
Durban weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months