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

Curious about the October weather in Richards Bay? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Richards Bay, October is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

Richards Bay in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in South Africa in October

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

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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 Richards Bay in October?

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 in October.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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