Durban in November
What to expect
In Durban, November sits in late spring, a shoulder-season month where the feel can shift as the season turns. Most days feel warm without being relentless, and relatively steady temperatures through the day. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well. You get long daylight windows for full-day exploring.
November in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Durban.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 13.6 h
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 04:52 - 18:29
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 16 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 67%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 78%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for November. Typical high 24.3°C and low 19.0°C.
Typical disruptions in November
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 19% of days (5.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.8 days / month
~19% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.8 days / month
- Probability ~19% of days
- Intensity Up to ~28mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 19% of days (5.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.6 days / month
~19% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.6 days / month
- Probability ~19% of days
- Intensity Up to ~87km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~6 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 18% of days (5.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.5 days / month
~18% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.5 days / month
- Probability ~18% of days
- Intensity Up to ~28mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 9% of days (2.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.8 days / month
~9% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.8 days / month
- Probability ~9% of days
- Intensity Up to ~38mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.2 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.2 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~94km/h (P95)
Severe gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~82km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
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Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.4 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.4 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.4 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~39mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.8 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.8 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~39°C (P95)
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~76mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind disruption Measures: Disruptive wind days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~103km/h (P95)
Disruptive wind is possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 17% of days (5.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.0 days / month
~17% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.0 days / month
- Probability ~17% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Muggy conditions are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 11% of days (3.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.2 days / month
~11% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.2 days / month
- Probability ~11% of days
- Intensity Up to ~39°C (P95)
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~3 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 69% of days (20.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
20.6 days / month
~69% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 20.6 days / month
- Probability ~69% of days
- Intensity Up to ~80km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~21 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 65% of days (19.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
19.5 days / month
~65% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 19.5 days / month
- Probability ~65% of days
- Intensity Up to ~18mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~20 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 64% of days (19.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
19.2 days / month
~64% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 19.2 days / month
- Probability ~64% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~19 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 52% of days (15.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
15.5 days / month
~52% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 15.5 days / month
- Probability ~52% of days
- Intensity Up to ~23h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~16 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 49% of days (14.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.6 days / month
~49% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.6 days / month
- Probability ~49% of days
- Intensity Up to ~90% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~15 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 47% of days (14.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.0 days / month
~47% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.0 days / month
- Probability ~47% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Humid conditions are possible on ~14 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 42% of days (12.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.6 days / month
~42% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.6 days / month
- Probability ~42% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~13 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 40% of days (11.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.9 days / month
~40% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.9 days / month
- Probability ~40% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~12 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 17% of days (5.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.2 days / month
~17% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.2 days / month
- Probability ~17% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.2 days / month
~7% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.2 days / month
- Probability ~7% of days
- Intensity Up to ~22°C (P95)
Convective risk signal appears on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.7 days / month
~6% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.7 days / month
- Probability ~6% of days
- Intensity Up to ~36km/h (P95)
Breezy conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24°C (P95)
Warm nights are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.8 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.8 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~34°C (P95)
Hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.8 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.8 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~39°C (P95)
Heat stress is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Windy days Measures: Windy days (mean wind >=35 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~37km/h (P95)
Strong mean winds are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.1 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.1 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~34°C (P95)
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Durban?
Typical November days in Durban reach highs of 24°C (75°F) with nights around 19°C (66°F). It usually feels warm by day and mild after dark. Overall, November sits in the middle of the Durban climate range.
What are temperatures like in November?
Daytime temperatures in November typically peak near 24°C (75°F), while nights drop to around 19°C (66°F). Expect warm afternoons and mild evenings.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 96 mm (3.8 in) across roughly 16 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in November?
You can expect about 14 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 04:52 and sunset near 18:29. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 16 km/h (10 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 68 km/h (42 mph). On the ground, it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.