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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Richards Bay this October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

For October, the weather in Richards Bay is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 25°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 20°C.

Precipitation

Richards Bay in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Richards Bay. May, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Richards Bay, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Where to go in South Africa in October

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?

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