Swimming in Durban in august 2025: Average sea temperature in august and tide times in august 2025

Average sea temperature in Durban in august 2025.

In august, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Durban is:

Minimum: 68°F

Average: 71°F

Maximum: 73°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in august:

  • Outside temperature: 62°F to 72°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 10.6mph
  • It rains a total of 2.1in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Durban in august?

Yes! The water temperature in Durban in august is pleasant

Swimming in august is pleasant in Durban and the surrounding area. The sea temperature is 71°F on average (min/max: 68°F/73°F), allowing you to swim for a long time and enjoy water sports.

Note also that in august, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 67°F, 2.1in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 69.82 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Durban in august

August
Average sea temperature 71°F
Minimum sea temperature 68°F
Maximum sea temperature 73°F
Average outside temperature 68°F
Maximum outside temperature 74°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Wind speed 11.8mph
Wind temperature 63°F
Precipitation 2.1in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(9%)
Humidity 70%
Visibility in kilometers 9.58km
Cloud cover 27%
Our opinion pleasant swimming

Chart of the tides in august 2025

Tide times in august 2025 in Durban

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in august

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in august60°F62°Fcold swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in august66°F68°Fcool swimming
Coffee Bay in august70°F73°Fcool swimming
East London in august69°F71°Fcool swimming
George in august61°F64°Fcold swimming
Margate in august71°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in august56°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in august71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in august70°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Hermanus in august60°F62°Fcold swimming
Knysna in august62°F66°Fcold swimming
Mossel Bay in august61°F64°Fcold swimming
Plettenberg Bay in august63°F66°Fcold swimming

Swim in South Africa in august: sea temperature by city

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