Durban in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +79°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 18 rainy days with an average precipitation of 93 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Durban has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Durban in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Durban for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +84°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +63°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +84°F.
Is Durban warm or cold in January?
Durban is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +72°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is one of the warmest months in Durban, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Durban in January
Durban weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+77°F
+79°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+59°F
+63°F
+63°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+99°F
+99°F
Rainfall
102 mm
93 mm
100 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
81%
81%
81%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
8
9
7
Rainy days
19
18
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 102 mm to 93 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Durban in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Durban based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 101 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Durban?
This is the weather in Durban in January 2023:
1 January
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+78°F
2 January
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+79°F
3 January
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+84°F
4 January
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+84°F
5 January
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+74°F
6 January
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+69°F
7 January
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+74°F
8 January
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+79°F
9 January
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+84°F
10 January
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+84°F
11 January
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+83°F
12 January
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+83°F
13 January
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+88°F
14 January
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+84°F
15 January
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+88°F
16 January
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+87°F
17 January
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+87°F
18 January
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+89°F
19 January
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+91°F
20 January
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+86°F
21 January
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+87°F
22 January
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+92°F
23 January
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+90°F
24 January
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+91°F
25 January
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+76°F
26 January
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+82°F
27 January
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+84°F
28 January
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+89°F
29 January
🌧️
+75°F
30 January
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+77°F
31 January
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+84°F
In January 2023 Durban had 16 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Durban climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Durban in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Durban?
It’s always a good time to visit Durban, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Durban in January?
January 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 January?
Durban is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Durban in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Durban in January, 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.