Durban weather in December
December in Durban: warm, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Durban · #304 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Durban climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 25°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Rainfall | 148 mm / 5.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Durban in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Durban?
- December in Durban: warm, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Durban on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Durban in December?
- In December, Durban averages a daily high of 25.3°C and a low of 20.6°C, with about 147.9 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Durban in December?
- Durban has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in December.