Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Richards Bay, South Africa in December
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
92mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 92mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°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
December29°C average high
December is one of Richards Bay's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December92mm average rain
December 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
December7.7 hours average sun
December 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
December24°C average sea
December 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
December74 weather score
December scores above Richards Bay's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
