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Durban, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Durban is a major city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 3,338,026. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,338,026 Population 38,271/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Durban

Durban

Durban is the third-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Situated on the east coast of South Africa, on the Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean, Durban is the busiest port city in sub-Saharan Africa and was formerly named Port Natal. North of the harbour and city centre lies the mouth of the Umgeni River; the flat city centre rises to the hills of the Berea on the west; and to the south, running along the coast, is the Bluff.

People

Population3,338,026
Density38,271/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population3,338,026
Population Density38,271 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-29.8579°, 31.0292°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Durban

Durban is a major city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 3,338,026. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Climate in Durban

Durban has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 973 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.3° 131.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.9° 109.2
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 20.4° / 28.2° 94.4
Apr 22°C / 72°F 17.6° / 26.5° 77.3
May 19.8°C / 68°F 14.3° / 25.2° 34.4
Jun 17.7°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.1° 32.7
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.4° 44.4
Aug 18.3°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.5° 30.0
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 15.2° / 24° 69.8
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 16.9° / 24.5° 105.0
Nov 22°C / 72°F 18.4° / 25.7° 120.5
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 20° / 27° 124.0
Durban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above South Africa avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area87.2 sq mi (225.9 km²)
Population Density38,271/sq mi
Coordinates-29.8579°N, 31.0292°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.7 on Feb 6, 2016.

Jun 16, 2015 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa M4.3 94 km
Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 105 km
Jan 9, 1994 9 km SE of Howick, South Africa M3.7 79 km
Feb 6, 2016 South Africa M3.7 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in

Durban has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 63°F in June to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Durban

Institution Type Founded Website
Coastal KZN TVET College College - ,
Damelin - Overport Campus University - ,
Durban Business College College - ,
Durban Girls' High School College - Visit →
DUT: M.L. Sultan Campus University - Visit →
DUT: Ritson Campus University - ,
DUT: Steve Biko Campus University - ,
Elangeni College College - ,
Elangeni College - Ntuzuma Campus College - ,
Embury Institute for Higher Education University - ,
Mangosuthu University of Technology University - ,
SAPS Academy - Chatsworth College - ,
Thekwini TVET College - Melbourne Campus College - ,
UKZN University - ,
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College University - Visit →
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville University - ,

Schools in Durban

134+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Livingstone Primary - - - -
Alliance Française - - - -
Chelsea Preparatory School - Northway Campus - - - -
Africa Health Research Institute - - - -
Edu-Bears Playcentre - - - -
Durban High School - - - -
Grosvenor Girls High School - - - -
Gordon Road Girls' School - - - -
Westville Boys' High School - - - -
Addington Primary School - - - -
Durban North College - - - -
Lakehaven Secondary School - - - -
Ridge Park College - - - -
Hartley Road Primary School - - - -
Northlands Primary School - - - -
Manor Gardens Primary School - - - -
Varsity College - - - -
Embury College Primary School - - - -
Embury College - Wonderland - - - -
Clifton School - - - -
Collegevale Primary School - - - -
George Campbell School of Technology - - - -
Curro Embury College High School - - - -
Orient Islamic School - - - -
St. Augustine's Primary School - - - -
Sastri College - - - -
St Anthonys Catholic Primary School - - - -
Clayton Primary School - - - -
Centenary Secondary School - - - -
Springfield Model Primary School - - - -
Al-Falaah College Durban - - - -
Overport Secondary School - - - -
Sparks Estate Secondary School - - - -
Berea Primary School - - - -
Durban Preparatory High School - - - -
Maris Stella School - - - -
Durban Girls' College - - - -
Greyville Primary School - - - -
Springfield Hindu Primary School - - - -
Clarence Primary School - - - -
Livingston Primary School - - - -
Charles Hugo Primary School - - - -
Bechet High School - - - -
St Theresa's RC Primary School - - - -
Wonderkids Montessori Primary School - - - -
Birdwood School - - - -
Sherwood Primary School - - - -
Harrington-Thorn Pre-Primary school - - - -
Marian Bee Sultan Pre-School & Montessori - - - -
Westridge High School - - - -
Dinkyland Pre-Primary School - - - -
Cato Crest Primary School - - - -
St Henry's Marist College - - - -
Glenwood Preparatory School - - - -
Glenwood High School - - - -
Keitsleigh School - - - -
Tree Tops School - - - -
Chelsea Preparatory School - - - -
Grosvenor Boys' High School - - - -
Primêre Skool Dirkie Uys Primary School - - - -
Glenardle Junior Primary School - - - -
Assegai Primary School - - - -
Brighton Beach School - - - -
Convent School Of Our Lady Of Natal - - - -
Fynnland Senior Primary School - - - -
Durban Academy - - - -
Bushlands Primary School - - - -
Van Riebeeck Park Primary School - - - -
Penzance Primary School - - - -
Eden College - - - -
Glenmore Primary School - - - -
Carrington Primary School - - - -
Port Natal Skool - - - -
Virginia Preparatory School - - - -
Northlands Girls' High School - - - -
North Crest Primary School - - - -
Golden hours School - - - -
Bonela Primary School - - - -
Bonela Secondary School - - - -
Nagari Pracharni Primary School - - - -
Bright Future Special School - - - -
Sea Cow Lake Secondary School - - - -
Clairwood Secondary School - - - -
Carrington Heights Primary School - - - -
Bellair Primary School - - - -
Phambili High School - - - -
Rossburgh High School - - - -
Sea View Primary School - - - -
Montclair Junior Primary School - - - -
Umbilo Secondary School - - - -
Wiggins Secondary School - - - -
Umkhumbane Secondary School - - - -
Hillary Primary School - - - -
Werda Skool - - - -
Parkhill Secondary School - - - -
Columbia Primary School - - - -
Brettonwood High School - - - -
Burnwood Secondary School - - - -
Briardene Primary School - - - -
Berea West Preparatory - - - -
Livingstone Primary - - - -
Alliance Française - - - -
Chelsea Preparatory School - Northway Campus - - - -
Grosvenor Girls High School - - - -
Gordon Road Girls' School - - - -
Addington Primary School - - - -
Durban North College - - - -
Northlands Primary School - - - -
Varsity College - - - -
Embury College Primary School - - - -
Embury College - Wonderland - - - -
Clifton School - - - -
George Campbell School of Technology - - - -
Curro Embury College High School - - - -
St Anthonys Catholic Primary School - - - -
Durban Preparatory High School - - - -
Greyville Primary School - - - -
Clarence Primary School - - - -
Livingston Primary School - - - -
Chelsea Preparatory School - - - -
Grosvenor Boys' High School - - - -
Primêre Skool Dirkie Uys Primary School - - - -
Glenardle Junior Primary School - - - -
Brighton Beach School - - - -
Convent School Of Our Lady Of Natal - - - -
Fynnland Senior Primary School - - - -
Durban Academy - - - -
Bushlands Primary School - - - -
Van Riebeeck Park Primary School - - - -
Virginia Preparatory School - - - -
Danville Park Girls' High School - - - -
Northlands Girls' High School - - - -
Golden hours School - - - -
Northwood Boys' High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Durban

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Gagasi FM - UNKNOWN
East Coast Radio - MP3 128 kbps
East Coast Gold decades MP3 128 kbps
Al-Ansaar Radio community, islam MP3 320 kbps
Ballito 88 FM - Radio Life & Style 80s, 90s UNKNOWN
Cassette Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Megazone South - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Namaste - MP3 128 kbps
Kakarela FM news talk music MP3
Underground Radio underground MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Durban

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Natal Maritime Museum
Natal Maritime Museum
Old Court House Museum
Old Court House Museum
Old House Museum
Old House Museum
Umkhumbane Museum
Umkhumbane Museum

Libraries in Durban

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athlone Park Library0.0
B Block (Library)0.0
Durban North Public Library0.0
Durban North Public Library0.0
Firwood Lbrary0.0
Firwood Lbrary0.0
Glenashley Library0.0
Kingsburgh Library0.0
Ted Maddams Media Centre0.0
Waterfall Library0.0
Westville North Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Durban

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Golden Hours family market

Hotels in Durban

31 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albany hotel
Bayside Hotel & Self Catering
Beach Hotel
Belmont
Butterworth
City Lodge Hotel Durban
Durban Spa
Florida Park Hotel
Garden Court Marine Parade
Garden Court South Beach
Gooderson Tropicana Hotel
Gordon Gardens
Hilton Durban
Hotel 64 on Gordon
Marmalade
ONOMO Hotel Durban
Parade Hotel
Parkview Hotel
Pavilion Hotel
Quarters Hotel(Florida Road)
Road Lodge
Royal Hotel
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
SUN1 Durban
Suncoast Towers
The Balmoral
The Edward
The Oceanic
The Palace
The Saint James on Venice
Tudor

Restaurants in Durban

73 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al-Khair
Al-Mehran
Apache River Spur
Bombay Blu
Butcher Boys
California Dreaming
Cape Town Fish Market
Cape Town Fish Market
Cargo Hold
Casablanca Seafood & Grill
Casadena Spur
Centre Court
Centre Court
Chicken Tikka Palace
China Plate
Circus Circus
Continental
Curry Leaf
Daruma
Daytona Spur
Ding Feng
Emperor's Kitchen
Falafel Fundi
Galluxy Chicken
Garden Grill Restaurant
Govender's House of Curries
John Dory's
John Dory's
Kudta
Lingela Restaurant
LM Prawns & Grill
Lupa Osteria
MacRib
Mali's Indian Restaurant
Mamma Luciana's Trattoria
Mayfair Cafe
Mimmos
Nando's
Nando's
Nando's
Nando's
Nando's
News Cafe
Next Chapter
nino's
nino's
Ocean Basket
Ocean Basket
Oh My Soul Café
Panaji's
Panarotti's
Panorama Bar
Pedros
Pedros
Piatto
Pizza Boyz
Rocomamas
Silver Spear Spur
Suburban cafe
The Empire Steak
The Grill Jichana
The Meat Joint
Thunder Peak Spur
Vb's
Vigour & Verve
Wimpy
Wimpy
Wimpy
Wimpy
Wimpy
Wimpy
Zack's
Zulu Place

Cafes in Durban

13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Java
Cafe Ulundi
Clippers
Designer Café
Java
Jiran
Mugg & Bean
Nü
On The Edge
Seattle Coffee
Surf Riders
The Top Chef
Wrap-it-up

Cinemas in Durban

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Suncoast Cinecentre

Theatres in Durban

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater
Natal Playhouse

Theme Parks in Durban

2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Durban Funworld
Mini Town

Clinics in Durban

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Usizo Lwethu Afrisun Clinic

Train Stations in Durban

9 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berea Road
Durban
Fynnlands
Island View
King's Rest
Moses Mabhida
Skycar
Umgeni
Wests

Bus Stations in Durban

9 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Durban Metro Bus Service
Durban Metro Bus Service
Eldo Coaches
Greyhound
Intercape
Margate Coach Durban Station Stop
Trans Lux
ZA #712658703
ZA #712658704

Gas Stations in Durban

34 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Astron Energy
Astron Energy
Astron Energy
BP
BP
Caltex
Caltex
Caltex
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Engen
Re-Fuel
Sasol
Sasol
Sasol Delight
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
ZA #10846811933
ZA #842084491

Banks in Durban

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
ABSA
Al Barakah Bank
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank
FNB
Nedbank
Standard Bank
Standard Bank

Shopping Malls in Durban

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City View Shopping Centre
Madressa Arcade
The Workshop
Virginia Centre

Gyms in Durban

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crusaders Canoe Club
Virgin Active
Virgin Active
ZA #566199713

Golf Courses in Durban

6 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bluff National Park Golf Course
DCC Beachwood Golf Course
Durban Country Club Golf Course
Mashie Course, Windsor Park
Royal Durban Golf Club
Windsor Park Golf Course

Breweries in Durban

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Robsons Brewery
Robsons Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Durban

TeamLeagueDivision
Curries Fountain Sports

Airports Near Durban

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Shaka International AirportDURLarge Airport
Pietermaritzburg AirportPZBMedium Airport
Virginia AirportVIRMedium Airport
Alverstone Airfield-Small Airport
Ballito Bay (Dolphin Coast) Airport-Small Airport
Baynesfield Estate Airport-Small Airport
Clan Airport-Small Airport
Greytown Airport-Small Airport
Hibberdene Airport-Small Airport
New Hanover Airport-Small Airport
Scottburg Airport-Small Airport
Scottburgh Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Durban

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
Durban Central Post Office
Durban North
Durban North
Marine Parade Post Office
Marine Parade Post Office
Overport Post Office

Treatment Centers in Durban

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Durban Eye & Laser Clinic
Red Hill Clinic
Usizo Lwethu Afrisun Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Durban

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ANTHEM
ANTHEM
Believers Christian Church
DLI Regimental Chapel
Durban North Baptist
Durban North Baptist
Durban North Methodist Church
Durban North Methodist Church
Emmanuel Cathedral
Emmanuel Cathedral
Grey Street Mosque
Habibia Soofie Saheb Mosque
Holy Trinity
Lambert Road Baptist Church
Lambert Road Baptist Church
Musgrave Methodist
New Covenant Fellowship
New Forrest Congregational Church
Olive Tree Church
Olive Tree Church
Olive Tree Church(Florida Road)
Olive Tree Church(Florida Road)
St Etheldreda's Church
St Martin's Anglican Church
St Martin's Anglican Church
St Olav's Norwegian
St Thomas'
St Thomas' Anglican
The Christian Fellowship
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Umgeni road temple
Veritas
Vineyard Church Morningside
Vineyard Church Morningside

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UFO Sightings
12
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Area
225.9 km² (87.2 mi²)
Founded
1835
Postal Code
4001
Website
durban.gov.za/
Twinned With
Alexandria, Antwerp, Bremen, Bulawayo, Campinas, Chicago, Curitiba, Daejeon, Douala, Eilat, Guangzhou, Johannesburg, Le Port, Leeds, Libreville, Maputo, Maracaibo, Mombasa, Nantes, New Orleans, Newcastle upon Tyne, Oran, Rio de Janeiro, Rotterdam

Around Durban

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 53
Hospitals 13
Pharmacies 8
Restaurants 88
Cafes 22
Bars 21
Supermarkets 22
Banks 18
Museums 2
Hotels 21
Libraries 1
Parks 73
Police Stations 5
Places of Worship 15

Things to See Near Durban

8 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Glacial striations
  • • Mamba Valley glacial striations
🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • New Beach
  • • Suncoast Beach
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Steinbank Castle
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Cooper's Lighthouse
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Mini Town
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Rocket Hut Beach

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Durban

What is the population of Durban?

Durban has a population of 3,338,026 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 38,271 people per square mile, spread across 87.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Durban?

Durban enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.

Nearby Cities

Berea 15,000 pop · 2.2 mi Pinetown 144,026 pop · 8.9 mi Ntuzuma 125,394 pop · 9.5 mi eMdloti 2,130 pop · 14.5 mi La Mercy 3,061 pop · 16.3 mi Folweni 36,425 pop · 16.4 mi Inanda 10,032 pop · 17.9 mi Hazelmere 10,605 pop · 18.1 mi Tongaat Beach 3,962 pop · 18.4 mi Ocean Drive-In 1,299 pop · 19.8 mi Westbrook 1,828 pop · 20.1 mi Botha’s Hill 2,623 pop · 20.2 mi Tongaat 64,829 pop · 20.3 mi Emona 2,590 pop · 21.4 mi
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