Travel Planning
🇿🇦 South Africa
Best Time to Visit Durban
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Durban, South Africa.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Shoulder
24.5°C · 91mm
Score 95
February Avoid
24.6°C · 116mm
Score 90
March Shoulder
24.0°C · 92mm
Score 96
April Shoulder
22.0°C · 115mm
Score 96
May Best
20.1°C · 89mm
Score 96
June Avoid
18.3°C · 21mm
Score 93
July Avoid
17.6°C · 38mm
Score 91
August Shoulder
18.4°C · 37mm
Score 93
September Shoulder
19.6°C · 68mm
Score 95
October Shoulder
20.3°C · 102mm
Score 96
November Best
21.6°C · 89mm
Score 99
December Best
23.2°C · 96mm
Score 98
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Durban? +
By comfort score, November is the best month to visit Durban (score: 99). Expect average temperatures of 21.6°C and 89mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Durban? +
February sees the heaviest rainfall in Durban (116mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Durban like in summer? +
Summer in Durban averages 24.1°C with 101mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.
04 What is Durban like in winter? +
Winter averages 18.1°C with 32mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.
05 What should I pack for Durban? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Durban? +
Peak season falls in November, December, May. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in March, October, April.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01