Measurements:
°C
°F
Durban
76°F
SW 11 mph
Feels like: 80°F
Precip: 0%
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Durban Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+77.4°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in May: 81.4°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in May: 73.0°F
Average water temperature in May: 76.8°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

May 18 77.4°F May 13 78.6°F
May 17 77.4°F May 12 79.2°F
May 16 78.0°F May 11 79.4°F
May 15 78.6°F May 10 79.4°F
May 14 78.2°F May 09 78.6°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Durban?

According to our data for the last three years for Durban the highest average sea water temperature was in February, March and January.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in February

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in February 2026 for Durban was 82.3°F. The maximum and minimum values were 80.2°F and 84.6°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in March

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in March 2026 for Durban was 81.0°F. The maximum and minimum values were 78.8°F and 83.6°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in January

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in January 2026 for Durban was 79.2°F. The maximum and minimum values were 76.8°F and 82.8°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Durban
The most sunny months:
June 23 days
July 22 days
August 20 days
The most warm months:
February 84.8 °F
January 84.2 °F
March 84.1 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
February 80.9 °F
March 80.4 °F
January 80.2 °F
The most cold months:
July 73.2 °F
June 73.9 °F
August 74.2 °F
The most rainy months:
December 5 days
November 4 days
April 4 days
The most windy months:
October 11 mph
November 11 mph
December 10 mph

Durban on the Weather Map

South Africa Resorts:
NAME
Capetown +68
Durban +76
Hazyview +78
Johannesburg +72
Pilanesberg +78
Port Elizabeth +70
Pretoria +74
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Durban
Local time: 15:45
18 may, monday
1800 72°F
SW
10 mph
2100 68°F
S
6 mph
19 may, tuesday
0000 66°F
S
5 mph
0300 64°F
SE
4 mph
0600 62°F
E
4 mph
0900 70°F
NE
2 mph
1200 74°F
W
6 mph
1500 74°F
W
7 mph