Weather radar Durban
Real-time precipitation radar · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
Durban climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Durban shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28.2° | 28.1° | 28° | 26° | 25.2° | 23.8° | 23.1° | 23.4° | 23.9° | 24.1° | 25.4° | 26.6° |
| Avg low (°C) | 22.5° | 22.9° | 22.3° | 19.8° | 17.3° | 14.7° | 13.9° | 15.2° | 17.2° | 18.2° | 20° | 21.4° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 117 | 109 | 91 | 170 | 90 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 85 | 106 | 70 | 138 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 18 |
| Sunshine hours | 308 | 257 | 291 | 249 | 276 | 271 | 277 | 281 | 257 | 278 | 284 | 271 |
| Humidity | 81% | 81% | 81% | 80% | 78% | 72% | 70% | 74% | 78% | 79% | 80% | 82% |
Best time to visit Durban
The best time to visit Durban is typically July. In this month the average high is 23.1°C, precipitation is 25 mm and sunshine duration is 277 hours. The annual average high is 25.5°C, total annual precipitation is 1056 mm (125 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3300 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Durban
How up to date is the weather radar for Durban?
The weather radar for Durban is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Durban?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Durban: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Durban?
The thunderstorm potential for Durban is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Durban.
What is the climate like in Durban?
Durban has an annual average high of 25.5°C. The warmest month is January (avg high 28.2°C), the coldest July (avg low 13.9°C). The wettest month is April with 170 mm, the driest July with 25 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1056 mm (125 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3300 hours.
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