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Water temperature in Durban

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Durban. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Durban now

75.9

°F

May 6, 12:22

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.9°F

Tomorrow:

75.6°F

Sunrise:

06:28

Sunset:

17:16

Day Length:

10 h. 48 min.

Durban in May

Minimum:

73.8°F

Average:

76.2°F

Maximum:

78.3°F

Sea water temperature in Durban today

As of now, in Durban, the water temperature is 75.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 74.3°F on 2022.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 75.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 74.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 75.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Durban

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 22 73.7°F 75.9°F 75.3°F
Apr 23 74.2°F 76.0°F 75.7°F
Apr 24 74.2°F 76.7°F 75.6°F
Apr 25 74.7°F 76.7°F 75.8°F
Apr 26 74.3°F 77.1°F 75.8°F
Apr 27 74.2°F 77.3°F 75.8°F
Apr 28 74.2°F 77.1°F 75.7°F
Apr 29 73.8°F 76.6°F 75.6°F
Apr 30 73.3°F 76.6°F 75.7°F
May 1 73.0°F 76.3°F 75.4°F
May 2 73.5°F 76.6°F 75.4°F
May 3 74.0°F 76.3°F 75.3°F
May 4 74.8°F 76.0°F 75.6°F
May 5 75.9°F 76.0°F 75.6°F
May 6 75.9°F 75.9°F 75.6°F
May 7 75.6°F 76.5°F 75.3°F
May 8 75.7°F 76.4°F 75.4°F
May 9 75.3°F 76.3°F 74.9°F
May 10 75.1°F 76.0°F 74.8°F
May 11 74.9°F 75.3°F 74.6°F
May 12 75.1°F 75.4°F 74.8°F
May 13 75.1°F 75.6°F 74.8°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Durban by month

In Durban, the months December through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 180 swimming days.
The warmest water in Durban was recorded on February 14, 2020, reaching a 81.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 8, 2018, dipping to 66.9°F. The average readings by season are 76.4°F in Winter, 75.9°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 71.3°F in Autumn.