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Richards Bay Climate by Month

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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 17°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Richards Bay?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Richards Bay?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Richards Bay?
    January tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Richards Bay?
    August is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Richards Bay

    Thu   Nov 21
    32°C | 21°C
    NE 25 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    32°C | 23°C
    NE 25 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    28°C | 22°C
    S 29 km/h
    7.2 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain