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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 407.6 sq mi (1,055.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7830°S, 32.0377°E |
| 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").