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Why visit Durban?

Durban, on South Africa's east coast in KwaZulu-Natal, is a warm Indian Ocean city with long beaches, a big surf scene and the largest Indian community in Africa, which shapes its food and culture. Its Golden Mile promenade runs along the beachfront, busy with joggers, cyclists and surfers.

uShaka Marine World combines an aquarium in old ship hulls with a water park, and the Moses Mabhida Stadium, built for the 2010 World Cup, has a SkyCar and an arch walk with views over the city and ocean. Visit the Victoria Street Market for spices, and taste bunny chow, a hollowed loaf filled with curry invented in Durban. The Durban Botanic Gardens are among the oldest in Africa. Durban is a gateway to the Drakensberg mountains, the Valley of a Thousand Hills, and game reserves such as Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, home to the Big Five, as well as the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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When to go to Durban

The best months for Durban are April, May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 23°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
27°
low 22°
13 wet days
Feb
28°
low 22°
13 wet days
Mar
27°
low 21°
11 wet days
Apr
25°
low 19°
11 wet days
May
24°
low 16°
6 wet days
Jun
23°
low 14°
4 wet days
Jul
22°
low 13°
5 wet days
Aug
22°
low 15°
7 wet days
Sep
23°
low 16°
9 wet days
Oct
23°
low 17°
12 wet days
Nov
25°
low 19°
13 wet days
Dec
26°
low 21°
14 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Durban — common questions

When is the best time to visit Durban?

The best months for Durban are April, May, June, July, August and September. Highs then sit around 23°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Durban?

February is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 28°C. July is the coolest, around 22°C by day and 13°C at night. December is the wettest, with about 14 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Durban known for?

Durban is best known for beaches, city life, food and wildlife. The things people come for: Golden Mile, uShaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida Stadium, bunny chow.

Who is Durban best suited to?

Durban works particularly well for families, groups of friends and couples. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Durban?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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