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Durban in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Durban in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Durban in August 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Durban in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and about 13 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 38 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Durban has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Durban in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Durban for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +77°F during the day and a minimum of +57°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +75°F.

Is Durban warm or cold in August?

Durban is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +61°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Durban, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Durban in August

Durban weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+70°F+72°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+43°F+50°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+97°F+99°F
Rainfall
37 mm38 mm75 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%74%78%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1020 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
18138
Cloudy days
589
Rainy days
81013
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +70°F to +72°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 37 mm to 38 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 74%. Winds are stronger in comparison to July, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 18 sunny days in July to 13 in August.

Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Durban in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Durban is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Durban based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 24 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during August, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Durban wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 102 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Durban?

This is the weather in Durban in August 2023:
1 August
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+66°F
2 August
☀️
+66°F
3 August
☀️
+69°F
4 August
☀️
+72°F
5 August
☀️
+71°F
6 August
☀️
+71°F
7 August
☀️
+71°F
8 August
☀️
+71°F
9 August
☁️
+69°F
10 August
☀️
+69°F
11 August
☀️
+70°F
12 August
☀️
+71°F
13 August
☀️
+73°F
14 August
🌧️
+69°F
15 August
☁️
+66°F
16 August
☁️
+67°F
17 August
☁️
+74°F
18 August
☁️
+67°F
19 August
☁️
+69°F
20 August
☀️
+69°F
21 August
☀️
+75°F
22 August
☀️
+70°F
23 August
☀️
+73°F
24 August
🌧️
+67°F
25 August
☁️
+77°F
26 August
☀️
+69°F
27 August
☀️
+66°F
28 August
☀️
+68°F
29 August
☀️
+70°F
30 August
☀️
+75°F
31 August
☀️
+74°F
In August 2023 Durban had 22 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Durban climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Durban in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+73°F) and the highest in 2019 (+78°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 475 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1769 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Durban in August:

Is August a good time to visit Durban?

August is a really good time to go to Durban. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Durban.

Can you sunbathe in Durban in August?

August has mild temperatures in Durban. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Durban rainy in August?

Durban is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Durban in August?

The amount of sunny days in Durban during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in South Africa

Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.

Monthly weather in Durban

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Durban, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.