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Durban
Visit in August — score 72/100 · avg high 77°F · 9 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54 | 76° | 81° | 71° | 31 | 126 | 13.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 56 | 77° | 83° | 73° | 21 | 85 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 52 | 76° | 81° | 71° | 24 | 97 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 47 | 74° | 81° | 67° | 24 | 94 | 11.3h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 64 | 72° | 79° | 65° | 14 | 57 | 10.5h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 69 | 69° | 77° | 62° | 9 | 34 | 10.1h | High | Above avg |
| July | 71 | 68° | 76° | 61° | 8 | 32 | 10.3h | High | Average |
| August | 72 | 68° | 77° | 60° | 9 | 35 | 10.9h | High | Average |
| September | 55 | 69° | 79° | 63° | 17 | 67 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| October | 46 | 70° | 77° | 64° | 30 | 121 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| November | 52 | 71° | 80° | 66° | 30 | 120 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 57 | 74° | 81° | 69° | 31 | 141 | 13.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 51/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 64°F
- Rain days
- 26/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Durban (September, October, November) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 64°F, with about 26 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 51/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 55/100.
Summer
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Durban (December, January, February) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 71°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 57/100.
Fall
- Score
- 54/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 68°F
- Rain days
- 21/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Durban (March, April, May) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 68°F, with about 21 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 54/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 64/100.
Winter
- Score
- 71/100
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 61°F
- Rain days
- 8/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Durban (June, July, August) brings average highs of 76°F and lows of 61°F, with about 8 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 71/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 72/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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