Climate normals · 1970–2000
Richards Bay Climate
Richards Bay is a city in South Africa (02) with a population of about 252,968. Its average annual temperature is 21.6°C (71°F), with roughly 1128 mm of rain per year.
21.6°C
Avg Temp
1128
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Richards Bay Climate
Richards Bay has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F) and receives about 1128 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
21.6°C
Avg Temp
1128
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 136 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 136 mm |
| March | 24° / 76° | 122 mm |
| April | 23° / 73° | 103 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 110 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 40 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 51 mm |
| August | 19° / 67° | 57 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 77 mm |
| October | 21° / 70° | 93 mm |
| November | 23° / 73° | 108 mm |
| December | 24° / 76° | 95 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Richards Bay
The most comfortable months to visit Richards Bay are typically September, August and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 29°C high). The coldest is July (near 12°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Richards Bay are typically September, August and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Richards Bay, South Africa has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C and about 1128 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Richards Bay average about 29°C (85°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.