Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Richards Bay, South Africa in January
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 163mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
163mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 163mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h 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
January29°C average high
January 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
January163mm average rain
January 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
January7.9 hours average sun
January 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
January26°C average sea
January 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
January69 weather score
January 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.
