Climate · Africa
Durban climate, year-round
South Africa · Humid subtropical (Indian Ocean) · Updated May 2026
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov
Best for: Year-round-warm nomads who want the warmest South African coast.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
25°C
78%
4mm
Feb
25°C
78%
4mm
Mar
24°C
77%
4mm
Apr
23°C
75%
3mm
May
21°C
73%
2mm
Jun
18°C
70%
1mm
Jul
18°C
70%
1mm
Aug
19°C
72%
2mm
Sep
20°C
73%
2mm
Oct
21°C
73%
3mm
Nov
22°C
75%
3mm
Dec
24°C
78%
4mm
Summer peak
25°C
January · 78% humidity
Winter low
18°C
June · 70% humidity
Climate type
Humid subtropical (Indian Ocean)
Humid summers, Moderate winters
Field notes
Mild-warm year-round (18–25°C) — the warmest South African coast and a meaningful winter contrast to Cape Town. Summer (December–February) is hot-humid with afternoon thunderstorms. Winter (June–August) is dry and bright. Shark-season practices apply at the beaches.
Visa for nomads
High nomad-friendlyPathway
Digital nomad visa
Program
SA Remote Work Visa
Typical max stay
36 months
Remote Work Visa launched 2024 — 36-month stays for qualifying remote workers.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Durban: ~$1,430/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
Cities with a similar climate
Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.