What’s the climate like in Richards Bay?
The current climate of Richards Bay features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Richards Bay in recent years was 44°C in November 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in July 2023.
On average, Richards Bay receives 1205 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Richards Bay?
The best time to visit Richards Bay for sunny weather is March through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Richards Bay. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Richards Bay
The climate table of Richards Bay shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 193 | 176 | 85 | 111 | 116 | 73 | 51 | 39 | 61 | 101 | 88 | 111 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in January, February and March
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in June, July and August
- Precipitation: 1205 mm per year, averaging 100 mm per month
- Driest months: 39 mm in August, 51 mm in July and 61 mm in September
- Wettest months: 193 mm in January, 176 mm in February and 116 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Richards Bay
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Richards Bay, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Richards Bay
This graph shows how much precipitation Richards Bay, South Africa, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Richards Bay
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Richards Bay, South Africa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Richards Bay
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Richards Bay, South Africa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Richards Bay
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Richards Bay, South Africa, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Richards Bay by Month
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