Durban weather in August (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Durban for August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Durban in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Durban in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 6 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 216 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Durban. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the best circumstances. While November tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Durban climate page with graphs.

 

Durban, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 216 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Durban, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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