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

You can expect very pleasant temperatures during the day in August. The average maximum daytime temperature in Durban in August lies at 21.6°C (70.88°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 16.0°C (60.8°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during August is moderate with an average of 50mm (2.0 inches). There are generally around 6 rainy days. If you enjoy blue skies and sunshine, then this is a great time to go to Durban with 216 hours of sun during the entire month. August is known as one of the best months to visit Durban.

 

Durban, monthly averages in August

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Min Temperature 60 °F  
Max Temperature 70 °F  
Chance of Rain 21%  
Precipitation 2 in  
Rainy days 6 days  
Humidity 75% *  
Sunshine 216 hrs *  

Where to stay in Durban

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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 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in August? Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Also bring your shorts or a skirt because it can be very warm or even hot.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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