Weather in Durban - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Durban, South Africa: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Durban
today☀️
23°💧 0.8 mm
Thu🌧️
21°💧 1.5 mm
Fri🌧️
20°💧 2.4 mm
Sat🌧️
20°💧 3.7 mm
Sun🌧️
18°💧 3.8 mm
Mon☁️
19°💧 1.2 mm
Tue☀️
22°💧 0.5 mm
Wed☁️
21°💧 1.4 mm
14-day forecast - Durban
📅 Durban 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
21°
around 19° at night · days with rain: 11
Weeks 3-4 · avg for July
23°
around 14° at night · rain chance 0%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for August
25°
around 15° at night · rain chance 0%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Durban: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 21° by day and 19° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 23° in July, and about 25° in August. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Day-by-day forecast for Durban
Wednesday8 July 2026
☀️23°clear sky
Thursday9 July 2026
🌧️21°light rain
Friday10 July 2026
🌧️20°light rain
Saturday11 July 2026
🌧️20°light rain
Sunday12 July 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Monday13 July 2026
☁️19°overcast clouds
Tuesday14 July 2026
☀️22°clear sky
Wednesday15 July 2026
☁️21°overcast clouds
Thursday16 July 2026
🌧️21°light rain
Friday17 July 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Saturday18 July 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Sunday19 July 2026
☁️24°broken clouds
Monday20 July 2026
🌤️28°a few clouds
Tuesday21 July 2026
🌧️19°moderate rain
Wednesday22 July 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Thursday23 July 2026
☁️21°broken clouds
☀️ UV index in Durban - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Durban is 4 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 45 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.
🌊 Sea temperature - Durban
Water today
22°C
Week avg
23°C
Waves today
1.1 m
How's the water?
pleasant
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Durban
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria | 188.6 | 189.1 | very poor |
| Krugersdorp | 136.9 | 137.8 | very poor |
| Centurion | 136 | 136.9 | very poor |
| Johannesburg | 73.6 | 75.2 | sufficient |
| Tembisa | 60.3 | 61.2 | sufficient |
| Benoni | 60.3 | 61.2 | sufficient |
| Witbank | 52.4 | 53.6 | moderate |
| Botshabelo | 31.7 | 32.7 | good |
| Kapsztad | 30.4 | 32.9 | good |
| Welkom | 25.2 | 26.4 | good |
| Vereeniging | 24.2 | 24.7 | good |
| East London | 17.2 | 19.7 | good |
| Bloemfontein | 16.2 | 16.5 | good |
| Newcastle | 15.5 | 15.9 | good |
| Uitenhage | 8.4 | 10.5 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 03:00).
Durban weather through the year
🎉 Public holidays in Durban - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Durban: National Women's Day (10 August, Monday) - Saturday–Monday (3 days off).
10 AugustMonday
National Women's Day
🎈 long weekend24 SeptemberThursday
Heritage Day
🎈 long weekend + bridge day16 DecemberWednesday
Day of Reconciliation
25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
🎈 long weekend26 DecemberSaturday
Day of Goodwill
falls on a weekend1 JanuaryFriday 2027
New Year's Day
🎈 long weekend22 MarchMonday 2027
Human Rights Day
🎈 long weekend26 MarchFriday 2027
Good Friday
🎈 long weekend29 MarchMonday 2027
Family Day
🎈 long weekend27 AprilTuesday 2027
Freedom Day
🎈 long weekend + bridge day1 MaySaturday 2027
Workers' Day
falls on a weekend16 JuneWednesday 2027
Youth Day
Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave.
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FAQ - Durban weather
What is the weather like in Durban today?
Today it is about 23° during the day and 19° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Durban?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.