Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
July verdict
Richards Bay, South Africa in July
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
47mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 22°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
July23°C average high
July is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July47mm average rain
July 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
July7.8 hours average sun
July 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
July22°C average sea
July 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
July63 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
