When to go to Durban?
The Golden Mile stretches warm sand and a wide promenade along the Indian Ocean, surfers out early and the Suncoast beachfront busy by mid-morning. uShaka Marine World, among the largest aquariums in Africa, anchors the southern end. Inland, the Indian quarter and the Victoria Street Market pile up masala by the scoop, and bunny chow is eaten standing at the counter.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Durban, aim for January to September, November.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Durban
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9 | 140 | 24 | 72 |
| February | 9.3 | 93 | 24 | 70 |
| March | 10.0 | 94 | 24 | 73 |
| April | 8.8 | 106 | 21 | 67 |
| May | 9.2 | 106 | 20 | 70 |
| June | 9.6 | 17 | 17 | 78 |
| July | 9.4 | 13 | 17 | 77 |
| August | 9.0 | 20 | 18 | 75 |
| September | 8.5 | 84 | 19 | 66 |
| October | 9.0 | 119 | 20 | 65 |
| November | 9.3 | 76 | 22 | 69 |
| December | 9.2 | 128 | 23 | 65 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Durban, the sunniest month is January, and the driest is July (about 13 mm). Temperatures peak in February (about 24°C). Over the year, an average of 994 mm of rain falls, and 10 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Durban?
- Golden Mile (seafront)
- Suncoast and beachfront
- uShaka Marine World
- Indian quarter and Victoria Street market
Practical info
- Country: South Africa
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