Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Richards Bay with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Richards Bay in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Richards Bay with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Richards Bay will be around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Richards Bay is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 193 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January 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 January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
193 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Richards Bay?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Richards Bay. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Richards Bay in January
With 40°C, Richards Bay hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Richards Bay
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January 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 January in Richards Bay
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January 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 January, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Richards Bay.
Daily UV Index in January in Richards Bay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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 January in Richards Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Richards Bay, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Richards Bay Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January 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 January for Richards Bay
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Average Weather in Richards Bay by Month
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