Average Monthly Sunshine in Durban

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Durban receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Durban vary. From a high of 233 hours in July, to a low of 168 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2365 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.8 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 5.6 hours in November.

Durban’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Durban enjoys an average of 2365 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

November, Durban’s wettest month, receives 99 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Durban Precipitation page.