Durban
city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Live & travel in Durban
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 26, 2025
Climate by month
- Temperature
- 26°18°
- Rain
- 114 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, and December
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Durban
4 missions from 4 countries
Embassy 1
Consulate General 2
Consulate 1
Where to eat in Durban
- Circus Circus Beach Cafe
1, 1 Snell Parade, North Beach
- California Dreaming
150 O R Tambo Parade, South Beach
- The Origin
Glenwood
- The Winston Pub
Glenwood
- Freedom Café
34 St Marys Ave, Morningside
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Durban · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Durban?
The travel guide to Durban lists Circus Circus Beach Cafe and California Dreaming.
Is Durban safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates South Africa at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 43.7 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Durban?
Roughly $1,950 per month for a remote worker, based on South Africa price levels (43% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Durban in November?
In November Durban averages a high of 26°C, a low of 18°C and about 114 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Durban?
4 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), Mozambique (Embassy), and United States (Consulate General).
Cities in South Africa
3.3 / 5Pretoria
$1,950/mo · 22°C
3.3 / 5Cape Town
$1,950/mo · 18°C
3.3 / 5Johannesburg
$1,950/mo · 19°C
3.2 / 5Bloemfontein
$1,950/mo · 20°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.