Richards Bay Climate by Month
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hot summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Richards Bay is one of hot summers and mild winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 74°F (23°C) in July to 86°F (30°C) in February, and July nights average 54°F (12°C). About 41 in (1037 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 86°F(30°C)
- Average high, February
- Coldest nights
- 54°F(12°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 41 in(1037 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 77%
- Sunniest: December
Best and worst months in Richards Bay
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes from June to August, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary and February are the least pleasant; February is the hottest, with highs of 86°F (30°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in June.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Richards Bay weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 85°F(30°C) | 69°F(21°C) | 5.0 in(126 mm) | 78% | 6.0 |
| FebFebruary | 86°F(30°C) | 70°F(21°C) | 4.7 in(119 mm) | 80% | 5.7 |
| MarMarch | 85°F(29°C) | 68°F(20°C) | 4.4 in(113 mm) | 81% | 5.1 |
| AprApril | 81°F(27°C) | 64°F(18°C) | 3.9 in(98 mm) | 77% | 4.1 |
| MayMay | 78°F(26°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 3.9 in(98 mm) | 76% | 3.6 |
| JunJuneBest | 75°F(24°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 1.6 in(40 mm) | 72% | 3.2 |
| JulJulyBest | 74°F(23°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 2.0 in(52 mm) | 74% | 3.4 |
| AugAugustBest | 77°F(25°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 1.7 in(43 mm) | 71% | 4.1 |
| SepSeptember | 78°F(26°C) | 60°F(16°C) | 2.4 in(60 mm) | 74% | 4.8 |
| OctOctober | 79°F(26°C) | 63°F(17°C) | 3.4 in(86 mm) | 78% | 5.2 |
| NovNovember | 81°F(27°C) | 65°F(19°C) | 4.4 in(112 mm) | 79% | 5.7 |
| DecDecember | 84°F(29°C) | 68°F(20°C) | 3.5 in(90 mm) | 78% | 6.2 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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