Best time to swim in Durban in South Africa Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Durban in South Africa? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Durban and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Durban, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Durban: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Durban in South Africa? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 79°F (min: 76°F/max: 82°F)
February 79°F (min: 77°F/max: 82°F)
March 79°F (min: 77°F/max: 81°F)
April 77°F (min: 74°F/max: 82°F)
May 75°F (min: 73°F/max: 78°F)
June 74°F (min: 72°F/max: 75°F)
July 72°F (min: 69°F/max: 75°F)
August 71°F (min: 68°F/max: 73°F)
September 72°F (min: 70°F/max: 74°F)
October 73°F (min: 70°F/max: 75°F)
November 74°F (min: 72°F/max: 76°F)
December 77°F (min: 74°F/max: 81°F)

Water temperature variation in Durban throughout the year

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