Richards Bay weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was mostly clear and 22°C (72°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.2 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Aug. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 29%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Oct–Feb
About Richards Bay weather
Is it raining in Richards Bay right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 22° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Richards Bay this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–35° and lows of 19–22°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Richards Bay lately?
In the past 7 days, Richards Bay had 2 rainy days and 37.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Richards Bay?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Richards Bay weather by month
When is the best time to visit Richards Bay?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Richards Bay is May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in July to 28°C (83°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Richards Bay?
November is the wettest month, with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Richards Bay?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F).
Does Richards Bay have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 87 mm (3.4 in).
How warm is the sea in Richards Bay?
The sea is warmest in January at about 27°C (80°F) and coolest in July at about 21°C (70°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Oct–May.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months