Weather in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in January
In an average January, Durban sees a daily high around 25°C and a low around 24°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 25°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
1991-01-21
Lowest
21°C
2001-01-02
Low
Highest
27°C
2025-01-30
Lowest
20°C
2001-01-15
Feels-like
Highest
39°C
1991-01-21
Lowest
21°C
2001-01-02
Humidity
Highest
24.0 g/m³
2025-01-04
Lowest
12.5 g/m³
1995-01-10
Wind
Highest
78 km/h
2015-01-16
Lowest
11 km/h
2021-01-13
Precip
Wettest
292 mm
2024
Driest
39 mm
1989
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