Durban in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Durban in december 2026
The weather in Durban in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
72°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
26%
20%
19%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
28%
18%
14%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Moderate rain at times
38% of time
17%
17%
12%
Weather at 3am
68°F
26%
20%
18%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Durban in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Durban in december.
The climate of Durban in december is tolerable
The climate in december in Durban is wet (with 6.6in of rainfall over 10 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 6.5in of precipitation over 9 days.
The climate quite pleasant in that locality december. The thermometer averaged maximum of 77°F. The minimum is 72°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Durban is 74°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Durban in the month of december with a maximum record of 101°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 58°F in 2017. You can plan to have about 2 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 6 of time.
On average, in Durban, the days of december last 14:04. Sunrise is at 04:49 and sunset is at 18:53.
With a correct weather, december is okay (but not good) to go in this city in South Africa.
Durban: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in january to Durban. more information
December: another location in South Africa?
If you want to go to South Africa in december, there are destinations with better weather than Durban:
In december, Cape Town, Kimberley, Port Nolloth, Upington, Vredendal and Augrabies Falls National Park have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Parc Kruger, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) and Pretoria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Durban in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 101°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 58°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.5in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.68km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:49 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:04 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Durban in december 2025:
67°F to 74°F
67°F to 76°F
65°F to 67°F
63°F to 70°F
67°F to 81°F
70°F to 76°F
68°F to 74°F
68°F to 83°F
70°F to 83°F
68°F to 70°F
65°F to 76°F
70°F to 88°F
70°F to 74°F
65°F to 72°F
68°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
74°F to 83°F
67°F to 68°F
67°F to 77°F
70°F to 76°F
70°F to 76°F
68°F to 79°F
68°F to 83°F
70°F to 74°F
67°F to 72°F
67°F to 72°F
67°F to 70°F
67°F to 76°F
70°F to 74°F
68°F to 77°F
67°F to 81°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in december
Cities near Durban:
| Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in december | tolerable weather |
| Port Shepstone in december | tolerable weather |
| Margate in december | tolerable weather |
| Richards Bay in december | good weather |
| The Wild Coast in december | tolerable weather |
| Kokstad in december | tolerable weather |
| Drakensberg in december | tolerable weather |
| Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Santa Lucia in december | tolerable weather |
| Vryheid in december | good weather |
| Royal Natal National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Port St Johns in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Durban in december:
Weather data for Durban for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Durban. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Durban can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Durban.