Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
April verdict
Richards Bay, South Africa in April
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
88mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°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
April27°C average high
April 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
April88mm average rain
April 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
April7.5 hours average sun
April 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
April25°C average sea
April sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April74 weather score
April is one of Richards Bay's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
