Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
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
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Richards Bay, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August24°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Richards Bay's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August55mm average rain
August is one of Richards Bay's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8 hours average sun
August is part of a consistently bright year-round pattern, so sunny days are a steady part of the climate.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
August21°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August65 weather score
August scores below Richards Bay's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
