Durban weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Excellent
Best time to visit: November – June
What is the weather like in Durban in February?
In February, Durban is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Durban.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 79 | 80 | 80 |
| Day | 27° | 27° | 26° |
| Night | 22° | 22° | 21° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° | 26° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 13 | 12 | 11 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 13 h 9 min05:36 – 18:44
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on average
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Johannesburg
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in February
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Durban in February: quick answers
Is Durban hot in February?
Warm rather than hot: in February, daytime highs in Durban average 27 °C and nights cool to about 22 °C. On about 2 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Durban in February?
Yes. In February the sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Durban in February?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)