Best Time to Visit Durban for Sun & Beach – May Scores 88/100

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Sun & Beach Potential

88/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, June, July

Avoid

January, February, March, October, November, December

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Weather

17°C – 25°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Durban

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	28°	147	14.2	81%	shoulder
February	68Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	28°	132	13	80%	shoulder
March	75Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	28°	112	11.7	80%	shoulder
April	85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	26°	77	8.4	77%	shoulder
May	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	48	5.8	74%	dry
June	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	34	4.5	67%	dry
July	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	40	4.4	69%	dry
August	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	41	5.8	72%	dry
September	79Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	24°	77	10.4	76%	shoulder
October	64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	25°	108	15.1	77%	shoulder
November	62Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	22°	26°	119	16	79%	shoulder
December	64Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	27°	122	15.1	80%	shoulder