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

Interested in knowing the climate of Durban in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Durban is usually perfect in January, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 28°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 22°C.

Precipitation

Durban in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Durban, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 183 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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