Durban weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Durban: highs of 24°C (76°F) and about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (72°F) and cloud cover 70% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 25°C (76°F). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with November, it is warmer and about as wet; January brings highs of 25°C (78°F) and 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Durban?
least pleasant month Weather score 68/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Durban. For better conditions, consider May–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Durban in December?
Some rain is normal: about 110 mm (4.3 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Durban in December?
Days average 24°C (76°F) and nights 22°C (72°F).
Durban weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C (78°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 107 mm | 63% | 25°C (77°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 26°C (78°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm | 59% | 25°C (77°F) | fair |
| March | 26°C (78°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 90 mm | 55% | 25°C (76°F) | fair |
| April | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 65 mm | 51% | 25°C (76°F) | fair |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 40 mm | 36% | 24°C (75°F) | best |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 27 mm | 32% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 42 mm | 32% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| August | 21°C (70°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 36 mm | 40% | 21°C (70°F) | best |
| September | 22°C (71°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 65 mm | 53% | 21°C (70°F) | fair |
| October | 22°C (72°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 100 mm | 65% | 22°C (71°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 23°C (73°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 122 mm | 71% | 23°C (74°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 110 mm | 70% | 25°C (76°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months