Climate normals · 1970–2000
Durban Climate
Durban is a city in South Africa (02) with a population of about 3,338,026. Its average annual temperature is 20.8°C (69°F), with roughly 1012 mm of rain per year.
20.8°C
Avg Temp
1012
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Durban Climate
Durban has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F) and receives about 1012 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.8°C
Avg Temp
1012
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 132 mm |
| February | 24° / 76° | 123 mm |
| March | 23° / 74° | 122 mm |
| April | 22° / 71° | 65 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 56 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 24 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 47 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 55 mm |
| September | 19° / 67° | 72 mm |
| October | 20° / 68° | 100 mm |
| November | 22° / 71° | 105 mm |
| December | 23° / 74° | 111 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Durban
The most comfortable months to visit Durban are typically April, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 11°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Durban are typically April, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Durban, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C and about 1012 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Durban average about 28°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.