Weather in Durban in January
In an average January, Durban sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 19°C to 23°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
2025-01-04
Lowest
20°C
1984-01-13
Low
Highest
26°C
2025-01-04
Lowest
16°C
2001-01-02
Feels-like
Highest
60°C
2025-01-04
Lowest
16°C
2001-01-02
Humidity
Highest
24.4 g/m³
2025-01-04
Lowest
10.6 g/m³
1990-01-08
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2015-01-16
Lowest
6 km/h
2009-01-29
Gust
Highest
86 km/h
2015-01-16
Lowest
13 km/h
2009-01-29
Precip
Wettest
188 mm
1996
Driest
31 mm
2018
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