Durban weather in January
January in Durban: warm, a little rain, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Durban · #146 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Durban climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Rainfall | 79 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Durban in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Durban?
- January in Durban: warm, a little rain, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Durban on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Durban in January?
- In January, Durban averages a daily high of 27°C and a low of 21.9°C, with about 79.4 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Durban in January?
- Durban has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in January.