Durban weather in July
Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in July
Good
Best time to visit: November – June
What is the weather like in Durban in July?
In July, Durban is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 43 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Durban.
July compared
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More details for July
- Daylight
- 10 h 23 min06:50 – 17:13
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Johannesburg
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %38 %
- Seaweight 25 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %94 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in July
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Durban in July: quick answers
Is Durban hot in July?
Warm rather than hot: in July, daytime highs in Durban average 21 °C and nights cool to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Durban in July?
Yes. In July the sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Durban in July?
Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 43 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, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)