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Durban weather forecast — today & tomorrow

21°

Clear sky

High: 21° · Low: 15° · Feels like 16°

Rain expected around 15:00. Gusts up to 67 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 2% 21°
14:00 2% 21°
15:00 2% 20°
16:00 1% 19°
17:00 · 18°
18:00 · 18°
19:00 · 17°
20:00 · 17°
21:00 · 17°
22:00 · 16°
23:00 · 16°
00:00 1% 16°
01:00 3% 16°
02:00 4% 16°
03:00 3% 16°
04:00 1% 16°
05:00 · 16°
06:00 1% 15°
07:00 3% 15°
08:00 4% 16°
09:00 5% 17°
10:00 5% 18°
11:00 6% 18°
12:00 8% 19°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    16° / 11°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 73%
    Wind
    35 km/h SW
    UV index
    5 · Moderate
    Sun
    6:42 / 17:22

Details

Air quality
28 Fair
PM2.5 6 · PM10 9

Durban's Climate

Durban lies on the Indian Ocean coast of KwaZulu-Natal in southeastern South Africa; being in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are flipped relative to the north. The city has a humid subtropical climate, warm year-round thanks to the warm Agulhas current offshore. Summers (November–March) are hot and humid, around 25–30°C, with frequent showers and thunderstorms and a muggy feel at times. Winters (June–August) are dry, mild and sunny, with daytime highs near 22–24°C and rarely any real cold. The warm sea keeps temperature extremes uncommon and humidity high for most of the year.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Durban?

Winter, from June to August, is best: dry, warm and sunny with highs near 22–24°C, still swimmable seas and little rain.

What are the hottest months in Durban?

January and February are hottest and most humid, usually 27–30°C with high humidity that feels sticky, occasionally above 32°C.

When is the rainy season in Durban?

Rain concentrates in the summer months from November to March, mostly as afternoon and evening thunderstorms, while winters are very dry.

Is the sea warm enough to swim year-round in Durban?

Yes, thanks to the warm Agulhas current, sea temperatures usually stay 21–26°C all year, so swimming is comfortable even in winter.

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