Richards Bay Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Richards Bay, South Africa has warm weather year-round. The best time to visit is June (score: 85/100). Annual average high: 25.8°C, total rainfall: 921mm.
When is the best time to visit Richards Bay?
85
June is the best month to visit Richards Bay with a travel score of 85/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 23.1°C, 6 rain days, and 9.5 hours of daily sunshine.
View June weather details →Travel Score by Month
76
Jan
78
Feb
77
Mar
78
Apr
83
May
85
Jun
83
Jul
83
Aug
81
Sep
75
Oct
75
Nov
77
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Richards Bay each month?
25.8°C
Avg High
18.7°C
Avg Low
921mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Richards Bay get?
Richards Bay receives 921mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically January with 115mm, while August is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Richards Bay?
January
76
29°C
Low: 22°C
13 rain days
Good
February
78
29°C
Low: 22°C
12 rain days
Good
March
77
28°C
Low: 22°C
12 rain days
Good
April
78
26°C
Low: 20°C
10 rain days
Good
May
83
25°C
Low: 17°C
7 rain days
Excellent
June
Best time to visit85
23°C
Low: 15°C
6 rain days
Excellent
July
83
23°C
Low: 15°C
6 rain days
Excellent
August
83
24°C
Low: 16°C
7 rain days
Excellent
September
81
25°C
Low: 17°C
8 rain days
Excellent
October
75
25°C
Low: 18°C
12 rain days
Good
November
75
26°C
Low: 20°C
12 rain days
Good
December
77
28°C
Low: 21°C
12 rain days
Good
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