Richards Bay Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Richards Bay is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Richards Bay remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 17°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Richards Bay has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1070 mm of rainfall annually. Richards Bay can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 121 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 52 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Richards Bay Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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Check the weather conditions for any month in Richards Bay.
The best time of year to visit Richards Bay in South Africa
During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
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