Climate in Durban

Durban, South Africa has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 22.5°C and the city receives roughly 600 mm of precipitation across 68 rainy days a year, with around 2638 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 35.3°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 9.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Durban is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Durban receives about 600 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 68 rainy days. The wettest month is Nov and the driest is Jul.

Durban sees an estimated 2638 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Durban are Jun, Aug, Jul. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Durban has a climate comfort score of 78/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Cape Town — Semi-Arid, comfort 79/100
• Climate in Johannesburg — Semi-Arid, comfort 78/100
• Climate in Maputo — Temperate, comfort 91/100