Richards Bay weather in December (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

How is December weather typically in Richards Bay? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Richards Bay during December to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 28°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 22°C.

Precipitation

Richards Bay in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September, October and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richards Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Richards Bay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Where to go in South Africa in December

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Richards Bay.

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