Climate Insights for Durban North

South Africa

Hottest
February
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
July
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
April
137 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, March, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Durban North is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 996 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 137 mm of rainfall. Durban North is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Durban North is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 39.2 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 5.4 in of rainfall. Durban North is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°FebMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°MarMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°AprMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°JulMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°AugMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°SepMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°OctMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 17°NovMax: 24°Average: 21°Min: 19°DecMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 70°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 57°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 70°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°F
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Durban North sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Durban North sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 81°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 63°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 95mmFebPrecipitation: 123mmMarPrecipitation: 87mmAprPrecipitation: 137mmMayPrecipitation: 84mmJunPrecipitation: 24mmJulPrecipitation: 29mmAugPrecipitation: 34mmSepPrecipitation: 76mmOctPrecipitation: 100mmNovPrecipitation: 90mmDecPrecipitation: 118mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inAprPrecipitation: 5.4inMayPrecipitation: 3.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inAugPrecipitation: 1.3inSepPrecipitation: 3inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inNovPrecipitation: 3.5inDecPrecipitation: 4.6in
Precipitation

Durban North is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 996 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 137 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 24 mm. That's 113 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Durban North is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.9 in. That's 4.4 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Durban North is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Durban North is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr22°71°F
May20°67°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul17°63°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Durban North is during January, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 69 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Durban North is during January, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 81°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Durban North based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Durban North based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C70 °F
27 °C81 °F
14 km/h9 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
14 km/h8 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C70 °F
27 °C81 °F
13 km/h8 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C66 °F
25 °C77 °F
12 km/h8 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
11 km/h7 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C57 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
22 °C72 °F
12 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
23 °C73 °F
14 km/h9 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
23 °C74 °F
15 km/h9 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
24 °C76 °F
15 km/h9 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
26 °C78 °F
14 km/h9 mph
118 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in