Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical Aug high
Durban
South Africa · Africa
Durban is most comfortable in local winter and early local autumn. Local summers are warm and local winters are mild. Rainy season runs roughly October to March.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
54°F to 80°F
Rain
10 days/mo
Sunshine
9.5 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months of the year.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.2 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Brief hot afternoons are possible, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
71°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
65%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Durban with Cape Town.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology