Durban in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +77°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 19 rainy days with an average precipitation of 102 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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December is usually the wettest month of the year in Durban;
Average weather
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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Durban has OK weather in December.
Average temperature in Durban in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Durban for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +75°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +66°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +79°F.
Is Durban warm or cold in December?
Durban is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +70°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Durban:
Climate in Durban in December
Durban weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+75°F
+77°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+54°F
+59°F
+63°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+99°F
+99°F
Rainfall
99 mm
102 mm
93 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
80%
81%
81%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
8
8
9
Rainy days
18
19
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +75°F to +77°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 99 mm to 102 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Durban in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Durban is gradually decreasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Durban based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 84%, leading to total precipitation of around 147 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Durban, here is a comparison with other months, 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 December in Durban?
This is the weather in Durban in December 2023:
1 December
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+74°F
2 December
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+76°F
3 December
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+81°F
4 December
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+75°F
5 December
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+71°F
6 December
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+71°F
7 December
🌧️
+74°F
8 December
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+80°F
9 December
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+74°F
10 December
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+70°F
11 December
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+72°F
12 December
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+76°F
13 December
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+70°F
14 December
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+84°F
15 December
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+73°F
16 December
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+74°F
17 December
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+77°F
18 December
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+78°F
19 December
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+74°F
20 December
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+78°F
21 December
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+76°F
22 December
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+78°F
23 December
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+83°F
24 December
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+82°F
25 December
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+76°F
26 December
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+71°F
27 December
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+71°F
28 December
🌧️
+73°F
29 December
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+76°F
30 December
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+78°F
31 December
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+79°F
In December 2023 Durban had 8 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Durban climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Durban in December 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Durban?
It’s always a good time to visit Durban, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Durban in December?
December is warm in Durban. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Durban rainy in December?
Durban is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Durban in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Durban in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in South Africa
Check out the weather for other cities in South Africa.
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.