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

What should you pack for a trip to Durban in October? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During October, Durban experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 18°C.

Precipitation

Durban in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 169 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December generally stand out with 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 October

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 169 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in October

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

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Durban.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.