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

How is the weather in Durban in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

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

Durban in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The city usually sees around 216 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 40 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 216 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in August

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

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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 Durban in August?

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 in August.

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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