Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
February verdict
Richards Bay, South Africa in February
Weather score70Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 156mm, so some wet days are possible.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
156mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
70
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 156mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°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
February29°C average high
February 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
February156mm average rain
February is one of Richards Bay's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February7.8 hours average sun
February 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
February26°C average sea
February is one of Richards Bay's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February70 weather score
February 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.
