Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Richards Bay get?

Richards Bay gets 751 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 91 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 77% of South Africa.

November is the wettest month, with 108 mm. August is the driest, with 24 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 11.

Richards Bay weather by month

Richards Bay weather in January

In January, Richards Bay averages a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 83 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The January record high is 43°C (2002) and the record low is 9°C (2008).

Richards Bay weather in February

In February, Richards Bay averages a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The February record high is 42°C (2008) and the record low is 11°C (2014).

Richards Bay weather in March

In March, Richards Bay averages a high of 32°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 71 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The March record high is 41°C (2007) and the record low is 11°C (2008).

Richards Bay weather in April

In April, Richards Bay averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The April record high is 41°C (2016) and the record low is 9°C (2023).

Richards Bay weather in May

In May, Richards Bay averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The May record high is 37°C (2007) and the record low is 4°C (2007).

Richards Bay weather in June

In June, Richards Bay averages a high of 27°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The June record high is 39°C (2005) and the record low is 0°C (2023). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Richards Bay weather in July

In July, Richards Bay averages a high of 26°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 79% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (2002) and the record low is 1°C (2021). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Richards Bay weather in August

In August, Richards Bay averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (2012) and the record low is 4°C (2007).

Richards Bay weather in September

In September, Richards Bay averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The September record high is 42°C (2017) and the record low is 3°C (2013).

Richards Bay weather in October

In October, Richards Bay averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 77 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The October record high is 43°C (2021) and the record low is 8°C (2024).

Richards Bay weather in November

In November, Richards Bay averages a high of 31°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 108 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 37% of daylight hours. The November record high is 44°C (2018) and the record low is 4°C (2007).

Richards Bay weather in December

In December, Richards Bay averages a high of 32°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 79 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 32% of daylight hours. The December record high is 43°C (2014) and the record low is 6°C (2007).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Richards Bay

July is the sunniest month in Richards Bay, with sunshine about 79% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 32%. Over the year the sun shines about 55% of daylight hours. Richards Bay is cloudier than 80% of South Africa.

Humidity peaks in February at 77% and is lowest in July at 65%.

Richards Bay has about 70 days a year above 32°C. Richards Bay is hotter than 84% of South Africa.

Richards Bay weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Richards Bay station is 44°C, on November 27, 2018. The coldest is 0°C, on June 7, 2023.

The wettest day on record brought 230 mm of rain, on February 19, 1984.

41 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Richards Bay

The most comfortable time to visit is typically June to July, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.

Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 11°C.

Spring (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 17°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 20°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 17°C.

Richards Bay climate questions

How much rain does Richards Bay get?

Richards Bay gets 751 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 91 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Richards Bay?

November is the wettest month in Richards Bay, with 108 mm. August is the driest, with 24 mm.

How many rainy days does Richards Bay have a year?

Richards Bay has about 91 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Richards Bay?

January is the warmest month in Richards Bay, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Richards Bay?

June is the coldest month in Richards Bay, with an average low of 11°C.

What is the record high temperature in Richards Bay?

The record high at the Richards Bay station is 44°C, set on November 27, 2018. The record low is 0°C, on June 7, 2023.

What is the sunniest month in Richards Bay?

July is the sunniest month in Richards Bay, with sunshine about 79% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Richards Bay?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically June to July, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.