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Weather & Climate in Richards Bay, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Richards Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 407.6 sq mi (1,055.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.7830°N, 32.0377°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 24, 2006 | 133 km SE of Saint Lucia Estuary, South Africa | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 19 km ESE of Sundumbili, South Africa | M4.3 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1993 | 45 km ESE of Ekuvukeni, South Africa | M3.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in |
Richards Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 64°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (1.7").