KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Durban cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Durban in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 82°Fwarmest average high (February)
- 72°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 12%fewest rain days (July)
- 52%most rain days (December)
Weather in Durban right now
Weather in Durban by month
Average highs run from 72°F (22°C) in July to 82°F (28°C) in February. Rain falls on the fewest days in July and the most in December. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82 / 71°F28 / 22°C | 42% | 15 mph25 km/h | 76°F25°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| February | 82 / 72°F28 / 22°C | 44% | 15 mph24 km/h | 78°F25°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| March | 81 / 71°F27 / 22°C | 41% | 16 mph25 km/h | 77°F25°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| April | 77 / 66°F25 / 19°C | 37% | 15 mph24 km/h | 76°F24°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| May | 75 / 62°F24 / 17°C | 17% | 14 mph22 km/h | 75°F24°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| June | 73 / 57°F23 / 14°C | 14% | 13 mph22 km/h | 73°F23°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| July | 72 / 56°F22 / 13°C | 12% | 15 mph24 km/h | 71°F22°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| August | 73 / 59°F23 / 15°C | 16% | 17 mph27 km/h | 70°F21°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| September | 74 / 62°F23 / 17°C | 30% | 17 mph27 km/h | 70°F21°C | 7 ft (2.2 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| October | 74 / 64°F23 / 18°C | 40% | 18 mph29 km/h | 71°F22°C | 7 ft (2.2 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| November | 77 / 67°F25 / 19°C | 37% | 17 mph28 km/h | 73°F23°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| December | 79 / 70°F26 / 21°C | 52% | 16 mph27 km/h | 75°F24°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Durban
7 ships from 7 cruise lines are scheduled here, 9 visits in total. The next 9:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 142026 | Silver MuseSilversea Cruises | Calls | 22 nights from Cape Town |
| Wed, Nov 182026 | Mein Schiff 6TUI Cruises | Calls | 25 nights from Cape Town |
| Mon, Nov 232026 | Europa 2Hapag Lloyd | Calls | 16 nights from Cape Town |
| Fri, Nov 272026 | MSC ArmoniaMSC Cruises | Ends here | 26 nights from Venice |
| Sat, Dec 262026 | MSC ArmoniaMSC Cruises | Departs | 12 nights from Durban |
| Thu, Jan 72027 | MSC ArmoniaMSC Cruises | Ends here | 12 nights from Durban |
| Thu, Jan 212027 | AmeraPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 143 nights from Hamburg |
| Wed, Mar 172027 | Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises | Calls | 138 nights from Savona |
| Fri, Apr 92027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
Ships that visit Durban
- MSC ArmoniaMSC Cruises
- Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises
- Europa 2Hapag Lloyd
- AmeraPhoenix Reisen
- Silver MuseSilversea Cruises
- Mein Schiff 6TUI Cruises
- Viking SkyViking
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.