Richmond, South Africa Climate by Month
Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Mild all year, with most rain from November to March.
The climate in Richmond is mild all year, with most rain from November to March. Afternoon highs range from 69°F (20°C) in July to 79°F (26°C) in February, and July nights average 41°F (5°C). Of the 32 in (808 mm) of rain in a typical year, 71% falls from November to March.
- Warmest month
- 79°F(26°C)
- Average high, February
- Coldest nights
- 41°F(5°C)
- Average low, July
- Rain per year
- 32 in(808 mm)
- Wettest: December
- Humidity
- 67%
- Sunniest: December
Best and worst months in Richmond
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in April, May and September, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary and February are the least pleasant; January is the wettest, with 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain.
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 April.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Richmond weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 78°F(26°C) | 61°F(16°C) | 4.8 in(122 mm) | 77% | 6.0 |
| FebFebruary | 79°F(26°C) | 62°F(16°C) | 4.3 in(108 mm) | 75% | 5.8 |
| MarMarch | 78°F(26°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 3.9 in(99 mm) | 75% | 5.1 |
| AprAprilBest | 74°F(24°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 1.8 in(45 mm) | 69% | 4.1 |
| MayMayBest | 72°F(22°C) | 47°F(8°C) | 0.8 in(20 mm) | 63% | 3.6 |
| JunJune | 69°F(21°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 0.6 in(16 mm) | 54% | 3.2 |
| JulJuly | 69°F(20°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 0.7 in(18 mm) | 54% | 3.5 |
| AugAugust | 71°F(22°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 1.0 in(25 mm) | 55% | 4.1 |
| SepSeptemberBest | 73°F(23°C) | 50°F(10°C) | 1.5 in(37 mm) | 59% | 4.8 |
| OctOctober | 73°F(23°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 3.0 in(76 mm) | 70% | 5.2 |
| NovNovember | 75°F(24°C) | 56°F(14°C) | 4.4 in(112 mm) | 75% | 5.7 |
| DecDecember | 77°F(25°C) | 59°F(15°C) | 5.1 in(130 mm) | 77% | 6.0 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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