Durban weather in October

Durban, South Africa
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October in Durban: nice, rainy, with very humid — a great time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Durban · #425 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Durban climate normals — October

Daytime high23°C / 74°F😎 nice
Nighttime low18°C / 64°F
Rainfall106 mm / 4.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point17°C / 62°F
Sunshine8.9 h/day
Daylight12.8 h
Wind25 km/h / 15 mph
Air quality (US AQI)52🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Durban in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Durban?
October in Durban: nice, rainy, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Durban on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Durban in October?
In October, Durban averages a daily high of 23.3°C and a low of 17.7°C, with about 105.5 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Durban in October?
Durban has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in October.

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