Durban Weather
Durban weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Durban current weather
Durban now (local time 12:00)
24°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 25°
- Humidity
- 55%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
16° – 29°C
Rain likely on 4 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Durban 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
24°
18°
💧77%
Mon
10/5
☁️
25°
16°
💧2%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
27°
18°
💧57%
Wed
10/7
🌦️
22°
19°
💧51%
Thu
10/8
☀️
27°
18°
💧9%
Fri
10/9
☁️
29°
20°
💧9%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
25°
21°
💧10%
Sun
10/11
☁️
28°
21°
💧6%
Mon
10/12
🌤️
28°
22°
💧2%
Tue
10/13
🌤️
29°
22°
💧1%
Wed
10/14
☁️
31°
22°
💧7%
Thu
10/15
☁️
26°
22°
💧13%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
27°
23°
💧18%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
26°
22°
💧27%
Best time to visit Durban
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Durban are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 26°C) and the coldest is July (average low 19°C).
Durban climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 25°C | 24°C | 107 mm | 82% | +8°C |
| FebBest | 26°C | 24°C | 84 mm | 81% | +8°C |
| MarBest | 26°C | 24°C | 90 mm | 80% | +5°C |
| AprBest | 25°C | 22°C | 65 mm | 77% | 0°C |
| MayBest | 23°C | 21°C | 40 mm | 73% | -4°C |
| JunBest | 22°C | 20°C | 27 mm | 69% | -8°C |
| JulBest | 21°C | 19°C | 42 mm | 70% | -9°C |
| AugBest | 21°C | 19°C | 36 mm | 74% | -9°C |
| SepBest | 22°C | 19°C | 65 mm | 78% | -8°C |
| OctBest | 22°C | 20°C | 100 mm | 81% | -5°C |
| NovBest | 23°C | 21°C | 122 mm | 82% | -1°C |
| DecBest | 24°C | 23°C | 110 mm | 83% | +5°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Durban weather month by month: what to wear
Durban in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 20°C, around 100 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Durban in NovemberBest month
November in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 21°C, around 122 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Durban in DecemberBest month
December in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 23°C, around 110 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Durban in JanuaryBest month
January in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C, around 107 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Durban in FebruaryBest month
February in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C, around 84 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Durban in MarchBest month
March in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 24°C, around 90 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Durban in AprilBest month
April in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 22°C, around 65 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Durban in MayBest month
May in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 21°C, around 40 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Durban in JuneBest month
June in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 20°C, around 27 mm of rain (dry) and 69% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Durban in JulyBest month
July in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 19°C, around 42 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Durban in AugustBest month
August in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 21°C and lows of 19°C, around 36 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Durban in SeptemberBest month
September in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 19°C, around 65 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 78% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Durban?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Durban are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 26°C) and the coldest is July (average low 19°C).
›What's the weather like in Durban in October, and what should I wear?
October in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 20°C, around 100 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
›What's the weather like in Durban in November, and what should I wear?
November in Durban is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 21°C, around 122 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
›When is the rainy season in Durban?
Durban is wettest in November, with about 122 mm on average, and driest in June, with about 27 mm.
›How cold does Durban get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 21°C by day and 19°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: February; coldest: July.