Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Richards Bay, South Africa Average Monthly Weather
Weather score68Good annual avg
Best months: March, April, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 26°C, sunshine averages 7.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1130mm. Sea temperatures average 23°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
1130mm
Annual total
Sun
7.6h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
68
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Richards Bay, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
November27°C average high
November is close to Richards Bay's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
November113mm average rain
November sits near Richards Bay's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
November7.4 hours average sun
November is close to Richards Bay's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
November23°C average sea
November is close to Richards Bay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
November68 weather score
November sits close to Richards Bay's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
