Monthly climate guide

Durban in November

In Durban, November sits in late spring, a shoulder-season month where the conditions 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.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

November in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Durban.

Hottest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#6 / 12

Sits around the middle of the year.

Wettest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#4 / 12

Typical rainfall for the year.

Daylight Hours
LONGER
#3 / 12

Long daylight hours.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#2 / 12

Among the windier months.

Highest UV
UV
#3 / 12

UV runs high compared with most months.

Most Humid
HUMID
#5 / 12

Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for November.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Light window

Sunshine

13.6 h

Average daylight

UV index (max)
9
Typical sun hours
04:52 - 18:29

Wet-day pattern

Rain & Snow

Typical rainfall

Rainy days
16 days
Cloud cover (avg)
67%

Air feel

Humidity & Wind

78%

Average humidity

Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Historical daily baseline

Daily climate explorer

Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through November in Durban. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.

Primary control

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Secondary context

Monthly trend

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

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Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

Day 15 selected for November. Temperature 24.3°C.

Historical disruption baseline

Typical disruptions in November

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.

Rain High impact

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.

Likely frequency

5.8 days / month

Share of days
~19% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~28mm (P95)
Why this matters

Rain disruption risk appears on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

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.

Likely frequency

5.6 days / month

Share of days
~19% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~87km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Strong gusts are possible on ~6 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain High impact

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.

Likely frequency

5.5 days / month

Share of days
~18% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~28mm (P95)
Why this matters

Washout conditions are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

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.

Likely frequency

2.8 days / month

Share of days
~9% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~38mm (P95)
Why this matters

Heavy rain is possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

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.

Likely frequency

1.2 days / month

Share of days
~4% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~94km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Severe gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Wind High impact

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.

Likely frequency

0.9 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~82km/h (P95)
Why this matters

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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Rain High impact

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.

Likely frequency

1.4 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~39mm (P95)
Why this matters

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Heat High impact

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.

Likely frequency

0.8 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~39°C (P95)
Why this matters

Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Rain High impact

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.

Likely frequency

0.5 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~76mm (P95)
Why this matters

Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

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.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~103km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Disruptive wind is possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Humidity Moderate

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.

Likely frequency

5.0 days / month

Share of days
~17% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22°C (P95)
Why this matters

Muggy conditions are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Heat Moderate

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.

Likely frequency

3.2 days / month

Share of days
~11% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~39°C (P95)
Why this matters

Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~3 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Wind Minor

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.

Likely frequency

20.6 days / month

Share of days
~69% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~80km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Gusty conditions are possible on ~21 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Minor

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.

Likely frequency

19.5 days / month

Share of days
~65% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~18mm (P95)
Why this matters

Measurable rain is possible on ~20 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cloud Minor

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.

Likely frequency

19.2 days / month

Share of days
~64% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Cloudy skies are possible on ~19 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

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.

Likely frequency

15.5 days / month

Share of days
~52% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~23h (P95)
Why this matters

Several rainy hours are possible on ~16 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Humidity Minor

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.

Likely frequency

14.6 days / month

Share of days
~49% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~90% (P95)
Why this matters

High humidity is possible on ~15 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Humidity Minor

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.

Likely frequency

14.0 days / month

Share of days
~47% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22°C (P95)
Why this matters

Humid conditions are possible on ~14 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Cloud Minor

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.

Likely frequency

12.6 days / month

Share of days
~42% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~13 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

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.

Likely frequency

11.9 days / month

Share of days
~40% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~24h (P95)
Why this matters

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.

Cloud Minor

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.

Likely frequency

5.2 days / month

Share of days
~17% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters

Overcast skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Humidity Minor

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.

Likely frequency

2.2 days / month

Share of days
~7% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~22°C (P95)
Why this matters

Convective risk signal appears on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Wind Minor

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.

Likely frequency

1.7 days / month

Share of days
~6% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~36km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Breezy conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Heat Minor

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.

Likely frequency

1.0 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~24°C (P95)
Why this matters

Warm nights are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Heat Minor

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.

Likely frequency

0.8 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~34°C (P95)
Why this matters

Hot days are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Heat Minor

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.

Likely frequency

0.8 days / month

Share of days
~3% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~39°C (P95)
Why this matters

Heat stress is possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Visibility Minor

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.

Likely frequency

0.7 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96% (P95)
Why this matters

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Other Minor

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.

Likely frequency

0.7 days / month

Share of days
~2% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~96 (P95)
Why this matters

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.

Wind Minor

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.

Likely frequency

0.2 days / month

Share of days
~1% of days
Upper edge
Up to ~37km/h (P95)
Why this matters

Strong mean winds are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Heat Minor

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.

Likely frequency

0.1 days / month

Share of days
Upper edge
Up to ~34°C (P95)
Why this matters

Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.

Travel planning FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.

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.

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