When is the best night to stargaze in Durban?
This week's answer
🌌 Friday, 14 Aug is the best day to stargaze in Durban this week, scoring 100/100.
Friday night is your night for Durban stargazing, with clearing skies and just 12% rain risk. Saturday and Sunday are equally stellar backups with near-zero precipitation, though Friday's perfect 100-score edges them out. Monday through Wednesday are washouts—expect solid cloud cover and 100% rain risk all three nights.
The week, scored for stargaze
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Tap any day for the factor breakdown — temperature, dryness, wind and sky, each scored out of 100.
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Local know-how
Stargazing wants one thing above all: clear skies. Low cloud cover, calm air and no rain make the shortlist of good nights.
- ◆Get away from streetlights — even 20 minutes out of town transforms the sky.
- ◆Winter Highveld nights are cold but offer the steadiest, clearest air of the year.
Questions people ask
When is the best night to stargaze in Durban this week?
Friday, 14 Aug is the best day to stargaze in Durban this week, scoring 100/100.
How much cloud ruins stargazing?
Under 20% cloud cover is excellent; up to 40% is workable with patience. Above that, save it for another night.