Durban weather in March

Durban, South Africa
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March in Durban: warm, a little rain, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Durban · #194 of 897 destinations to visit in March · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Durban climate normals — March

Daytime high26°C / 80°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low22°C / 71°F
Rainfall71 mm / 2.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point20°C / 69°F
Sunshine9.8 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 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 March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Durban?
March in Durban: warm, a little rain, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Durban on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Durban in March?
In March, Durban averages a daily high of 26.4°C and a low of 21.6°C, with about 70.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Durban in March?
Durban has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in March.

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