When to go · Durban
Durban in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct (warm, drier, fewer crowds)). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 23°C73°F / 13°C55°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Africa overall
Verdict
GoodSouth Africa month rating
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct (warm, drier, fewer crowds)). Across South Africa: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
Weather in August
- DurbanHighs around 23 °C, lows around 13 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 73 °F, lows around 55 °F, rain on about 6 days
- KwaZulu-Natal coast, South Africa · Durban, iSimangaliso, Hluhluwebest weather
Warm sea all year; humid summers; winter is the best time for the parks.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Medium
South Africa overall: Namaqualand flowers start late in the month; Kruger excellent.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.