Best time to visit Durban, South Africa
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Durban are July, June, August — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | July | 22.5° | 11.6° | 67.6 mm | 30 | 9.5 h | 96 |
| 2 ★ | June | 22.8° | 12.5° | 119.4 mm | 39 | 9.6 h | 94 |
| 3 ★ | August | 22.9° | 12.9° | 125.8 mm | 60 | 9 h | 92 |
| 4 | May | 24.2° | 15.1° | 350.1 mm | 44 | 9.4 h | 87 |
| 5 | March | 27.4° | 20° | 427 mm | 89 | 10.2 h | 84 |
| 6 | September | 23.2° | 15° | 406.4 mm | 75 | 8.8 h | 82 |
| 7 | November | 25.2° | 18.3° | 414.7 mm | 99 | 9.4 h | 82 |
| 8 | April | 25.3° | 17.6° | 502.7 mm | 80 | 9 h | 80 |
| 9 | January | 27.8° | 20.8° | 600.5 mm | 100 | 10.9 h | 78 |
| 10 | February | 27.9° | 21.1° | 544.7 mm | 99 | 9.5 h | 78 |
| 11 | October | 23.6° | 16.6° | 591.8 mm | 95 | 8.8 h | 76 |
| 12 | December | 26.7° | 20.1° | 601.6 mm | 114 | 9.5 h | 76 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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