Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Richards Bay with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Richards Bay in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Richards Bay with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 26°C, with nights close to 16°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Richards Bay will be around 26°C, with nights close to 16°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Richards Bay is 23°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 39 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 21% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Richards Bay. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Richards Bay in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
39 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Richards Bay?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in Richards Bay. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Richards Bay in August
With 42°C, Richards Bay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Richards Bay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Richards Bay, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Richards Bay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Richards Bay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Richards Bay.
Daily UV Index in August in Richards Bay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Richards Bay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Richards Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Richards Bay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Richards Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Richards Bay, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Richards Bay
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Average Weather in Richards Bay by Month
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