Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
77°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Durban
South Africa · Africa
Warm coastal days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Some afternoons can feel hot and muggy.
Daytime high
77°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
Sea temp
72°F
Warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, more than in most months.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.9 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
Slightly humidOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 74° and nights feel near 66°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
8 mphOctober Light breeze
Sea temperature
72°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 69°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain23%
Cloud58%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday76°F
Rain28%
Cloud62%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain31%
Cloud68%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Early evening69°F
Rain30%
Cloud68%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 71 | 5.3 | 16 | 10.0 | 82 | 78 |
| Feb | 84 | 72 | 4.9 | 15 | 10.1 | 82 | 79 |
| Mar | 83 | 70 | 4.0 | 13 | 9.8 | 82 | 79 |
| Apr | 80 | 66 | 3.7 | 11 | 9.3 | 80 | 77 |
| May | 78 | 61 | 2.1 | 6 | 9.3 | 76 | 75 |
| Jun | 75 | 56 | 1.1 | 5 | 9.3 | 70 | 73 |
| Jul | 74 | 55 | 1.6 | 5 | 9.2 | 70 | 71 |
| Aug | 76 | 58 | 1.5 | 7 | 9.2 | 71 | 71 |
| Sep | 77 | 61 | 3.0 | 10 | 9.2 | 76 | 71 |
| Oct | 77 | 64 | 4.2 | 15 | 8.9 | 79 | 72 |
| Nov | 79 | 66 | 4.8 | 16 | 9.2 | 80 | 73 |
| Dec | 82 | 69 | 5.4 | 18 | 9.9 | 82 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology