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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

73.5

°F

May 18, 06:58

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

73.7°F

Tomorrow:

73.4°F

Sunrise:

06:36

Sunset:

17:09

Day Length:

10 h. 33 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 73.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.6°F lower 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 76.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 72.6°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 73.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 72.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 73.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Durban

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
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 75.9°F 76.5°F 75.3°F
May 8 76.0°F 76.4°F 75.5°F
May 9 75.1°F 76.3°F 74.9°F
May 10 75.8°F 76.0°F 74.9°F
May 11 75.5°F 75.3°F 74.6°F
May 12 75.7°F 75.4°F 74.8°F
May 13 75.7°F 75.6°F 74.8°F
May 14 75.6°F 75.4°F 74.7°F
May 15 74.3°F 76.3°F 74.6°F
May 16 73.6°F 75.6°F 74.4°F
May 17 73.7°F 74.9°F 74.3°F
May 18 73.5°F 74.7°F 74.1°F
May 19 73.4°F 74.7°F 74.0°F
May 20 73.5°F 74.3°F 74.0°F
May 21 73.3°F 74.4°F 73.8°F
May 22 73.2°F 74.2°F 73.8°F
May 23 72.9°F 74.6°F 73.5°F
May 24 73.0°F 73.9°F 73.5°F
May 25 72.8°F 74.7°F 73.4°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.