Today's Weather Forecast - Durban

Today's weather in Durban. high 24°C (75°F), low 18°C (64°F). Mainly Clear.

Today’s Hourly Weather Outlook

Morning6 AM – Noon22°
Wind speed
23 km/h
Rain probability
0%
AfternoonNoon – 6 PM23°
Wind speed
18 km/h
Rain probability
18%
Evening6 PM – Midn21°
Wind speed
9 km/h
Rain probability
25%
NightMidn – 6 AM19°
Wind speed
26 km/h
Rain probability
0%

24-Hour Rain & Temperature Forecast

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
Dawn 5:29 AM
Total Daylight
87% of day elapsedSolar noon 11:52 AM
Sunset
Dusk 6:16 PM
Remaining1h 31m
Solar elevation19°
vs yesterday+2 min

Air Quality Index & Health Advice

Air Quality Index

Air quality level
Moderate
Dominant pollutant
Dominant: PM2.5
Monitoring station
City Hall - Durban-NAQI, eThekwini Metro, South Africa
PM2.5
66μg/m³
PM10
35μg/m³
SO₂
1.5ppb
0Good → Hazardous300+

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Weather Insight

Durban is forecast to reach a high of 24°C today, with an overnight low around 18°C. That's 3° above the long-term average high of 21°C for this time of year. It continues a recent pattern — 18 of the last 28 days with published data have run warmer than normal. Expect a low chance of rain (25% probability) and moderate breezes averaging 26 km/h. Air quality is currently Moderate (AQI 57), driven mainly by PM2.5 at 13 μg/m³.

Today vs Normal

24°C+3° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 21°C.

18 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 22°C22°2026-08-29: 22°C22°2026-08-30: 22°C22°2026-08-31: 21°C21°2026-09-01: 22°C22°2026-09-02: 22°C22°2026-09-03: 27°C27°2026-09-04: 22°C22°2026-09-05: 20°C20°2026-09-06: 20°C20°2026-09-07: 20°C20°2026-09-08: 21°C21°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.