Here is the 7-day weather forecast for Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (as of early Wednesday, 2 September 2026).

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  • Today (Wed 2 Sep): Pleasant and sunny, mild temperatures.
  • Thu 3 Sep: Very hot and mostly sunny (a sharp warm-up), with increasing wind and a chance of rain later in the evening.
  • Fri 4 Sep onward: A marked cool-down with showers/rain likely, especially Friday, then unsettled/cooler conditions with some drizzle or isolated storms possible through the weekend into early next week. Temperatures rebound somewhat by Tuesday.
  • Expect higher humidity at times, moderate UV on clearer days, and variable winds (stronger on the hot/transition days). Coastal influence keeps nights relatively mild compared to inland areas.

Day-by-day forecast

Wednesday, 2 September (today)

  • High / Low: ~25°C / 17°C
  • Conditions: Sunny. Low chance of rain (<5%).
  • Wind: Light to moderate (gusts up to ~20 mph / ~32 km/h).
  • Notes: Comfortable spring day. Sunrise around 06:10–06:11, sunset ~17:41–17:42. UV moderate to high—sunscreen advised midday.

Thursday, 3 September

  • High / Low: ~34–37°C / 17°C (very hot peak; feels like up to ~40°C).
  • Conditions: Mostly sunny to sunny through much of the day; increasing cloud or chance of rain/showers later in the evening (~30–40% chance late).
  • Wind: Strengthening, with gusts potentially 40+ mph / ~65+ km/h later (especially from the south or southwest as a change approaches).
  • Notes: Significant warm spell—stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity in peak heat, and watch for the evening transition. Humidity lower during the heat.

Friday, 4 September

  • High / Low: ~18–22°C / 13–17°C (sharp cool-down).
  • Conditions: Cloudy with light to heavy showers; high chance of rain (often ≥50–95% in the morning/early periods, tapering later). Possible thunderstorms in some forecasts. Rain amounts could reach several mm to ~13 mm locally.
  • Wind: Stronger (gusts up to ~38 mph / ~60 km/h).
  • Notes: Cooler, wetter day. Carry an umbrella/rain jacket; roads may be slippery.

Saturday, 5 September

  • High / Low: ~18–19°C / 12–16°C
  • Conditions: Cloudy with a lower chance of rain or drizzle (around 20% or light amounts).
  • Wind: Moderate, easing somewhat.
  • Notes: Cool and overcast; residual moisture possible after Friday’s rain.

Sunday, 6 September

  • High / Low: ~19–21°C / 14–17°C
  • Conditions: Mostly cloudy with drizzle or isolated showers/thunderstorms possible (chance ~30–46%).
  • Wind: Light to moderate.
  • Notes: Unsettled and cool; not ideal for outdoor plans without flexibility.

Monday, 7 September

  • High / Low: ~21–23°C / 13–18°C
  • Conditions: Sunny intervals or partly cloudy; some chance of showers or thunderstorms (variable by source, potentially higher in one forecast).
  • Wind: Moderate, possibly strengthening at times.
  • Notes: Gradual improvement but still changeable.

Tuesday, 8 September

  • High / Low: ~23–25°C / 15–19°C
  • Conditions: Mostly sunny to sunny, with low rain chance (<5–10%). Afternoon clouds possible in some outlooks.
  • Wind: Moderate.
  • Notes: Milder and drier recovery day.

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