Monthly climate guide
Durban weather in March
Expect warm weather in Durban in March: afternoons reach about 26°C (78°F), while nights drop to around 24°C (75°F). Around 100 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as February and about the same as April.
What stands out in March
- In Durban, March is early autumn — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- Humidity near 81% makes 26°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Only one month is warmer in Durban than March.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
24°C
75°F
Rainfall
100 mm
wet
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
54%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Durban weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 77°F | 24°C / 75°F | 101 mm | 82% | 58% |
| February | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 75°F | 90 mm | 81% | 56% |
| March | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 75°F | 100 mm | 81% | 54% |
| April | 24°C / 76°F | 22°C / 72°F | 63 mm | 77% | 49% |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 21°C / 70°F | 58 mm | 74% | 35% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 20°C / 67°F | 15 mm | 68% | 26% |
| July | 21°C / 70°F | 19°C / 66°F | 52 mm | 70% | 29% |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 19°C / 65°F | 40 mm | 74% | 38% |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 67°F | 67 mm | 78% | 51% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 20°C / 68°F | 107 mm | 80% | 61% |
| November | 23°C / 73°F | 21°C / 69°F | 121 mm | 81% | 70% |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 22°C / 72°F | 121 mm | 83% | 70% |
What to pack for March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is March a good time to visit Durban?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Durban →Other South Africa cities in March
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Durban in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Durban?
March is one of the wetter months in Durban, with about 100 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Durban in March?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 24°C (75°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Durban in March?
Durban typically gets around 100 mm of rain in March — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Durban (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.