South AfricaThe weather in October in Durban
It's warm in October in Durban with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.
Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in Durban. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Durban, South Africa. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2021, Durban reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Durban is 24°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 83 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in October for Durban
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Durban. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Durban | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 25°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 26°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 15°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 83 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Durban with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 25°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Durban is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Durban, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Durban
Temperature in October in Durban over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Durban, South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Durban
Total precipitation in October in Durban over the years
Daily UV index in October in Durban
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Durban, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in October in Durban
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It could have rained for days, but it was still very pleasant.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Durban by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Durban. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.