Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Richards Bay, South Africa in October
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
108mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
64
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 108mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 22°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
October26°C average high
October 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
October108mm average rain
October 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
October7.3 hours average sun
October 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
October22°C average sea
October is below Richards Bay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October64 weather score
October 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.
