Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Durban enjoys comfortable temperatures throughout the year, with average monthly temperatures consistently falling within the 18°C to 26°C comfort range, except for minimums in June and July.
The warmest months are January, February, and March, while the coolest are June, July and August, but they are still mild.
There are no months with discomfort temperatures.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Durban experiences peak sunshine hours during the winter months of June and July, reaching up to 8.7 hours.
In contrast, December has the lowest sunshine hours at 3.3.
Rainfall is generally low, with slightly increased precipitation during the early and late months of the year.
The driest months are June, July and August, each with precipitation close to 1mm.

Sunny Weather

Period	Durban
Jan	4.8 hours/day
Feb	3.9 hours/day
Mar	5.1 hours/day
Apr	5.1 hours/day
May	6.9 hours/day
Jun	8.1 hours/day
Jul	8.7 hours/day
Aug	6.7 hours/day
Sep	6.1 hours/day
Oct	5.1 hours/day
Nov	4.3 hours/day
Dec	3.3 hours/day
Average	5.7 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Durban, the earliest sunrise occurs in December at 04:50, while the latest sunrise takes place in June at 06:48, indicating a significant variation of nearly 2 hours.
The sunset times show a similar trend, with the earliest sunset happening in June at 17:04 and the latest in January at 18:59, which highlights the longer daylight hours in the summer months compared to winter.
Overall, the shortest day length is seen in June at 10 hours and 15 minutes, whereas the longest day in December stretches to 14 hours and 1 minute, showcasing a notable difference in day length that influences seasonal activities and lifestyles in the region.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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