Durban Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

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 can enjoy sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 7.8 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. November, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Durban vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Durban

November, Durban’s wettest month, receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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.