Richards Bay
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Richards Bay month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Richards Bay are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 14°C), and February the wettest (about 163 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1 | 21.5 | 124 | 10.9 |
| February | 28.8 | 21.9 | 163 | 9.8 |
| March | 28.6 | 21.1 | 112 | 10.3 |
| April | 26.4 | 19.1 | 109 | 9.0 |
| May | 24.9 | 16.6 | 96 | 9.3 |
| June | 23.5 | 14.3 | 38 | 9.5 |
| July | 23.2 | 13.7 | 35 | 9.3 |
| August | 24.1 | 15.1 | 42 | 9.1 |
| September | 25.3 | 16.6 | 79 | 9.0 |
| October | 25.4 | 17.4 | 106 | 9.0 |
| November | 26.9 | 19.0 | 94 | 9.6 |
| December | 28.5 | 20.7 | 127 | 9.5 |
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01 · OverviewRichards Bay, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Richards Bay took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Richards Bay
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Richards Bay
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Richards Bay
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Richards Bay
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Richards Bay
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Richards Bay
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Frequently Asked Questions about Richards Bay
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01 · Q&AWhere is Richards Bay located and what are its coordinates?
Richards Bay is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -28.7830, 32.0377, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Richards Bay?
Richards Bay has a recorded population of approximately 252,968 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Richards Bay?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Richards Bay include ZU, XH, AF, NSO, EN-ZA, TN, ST, TS, SS, VE, NR, with ZAR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Richards Bay?
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