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Weather in Richards Bay

Live weather forecast for Richards Bay, South Africa: current temperature, feels-like, wind, humidity, 48-hour hourly chart, 16-day outlook, air quality, UV and sunrise/sunset.

This page shows a live weather forecast for Richards Bay, South Africa, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

Current weather

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Hourly forecast (48 h)

16-day forecast

Climate & monthly averages

Average temperature and rainfall in Richards Bay by month (1991–2020 reference, ERA5 reanalysis).

25°25°24°22°20°18°18°19°20°21°23°24°Jan164Feb202Mar93Apr134May120Jun31Jul37Aug39Sep70Oct138Nov85Dec156
Warmest monthJan · 25°C / 77°F
Coldest monthJul · 18°C / 64°F
Wettest monthFeb · 202 mm
Annual avg temp22°C / 71°F
Annual rainfall1269 mm

About Richards Bay

Population252,968
Coordinates-28.783, 32.038
Time zoneAfrica/Johannesburg

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Live weather forecast for Richards Bay

This page shows a live weather forecast for Richards Bay, South Africa, updated on every visit. You get the current temperature and how it feels, wind, humidity and pressure, an hourly chart for the next 48 hours, and a 16-day daily outlook with highs, lows and the chance of precipitation.

We also surface air quality (European AQI, PM2.5 and PM10), the UV index, sunrise and sunset times, and — for coastal locations — a short marine outlook. All data comes from Open-Meteo's open weather APIs and is free to use.

On average, the warmest month in Richards Bay is Jan (25°C) and the coldest is Jul (18°C). The wettest month is Feb (about 202 mm of rainfall), while Jun is the driest. The annual average temperature is around 21.5°C, with roughly 1269 mm of precipitation per year.

FAQ

How accurate is this forecast?

Forecasts use Open-Meteo, which blends leading national weather models (such as ECMWF, GFS and ICON). Hourly accuracy is high for the next 1–3 days and decreases further out, as with any forecast.

How often does the weather update?

The forecast is fetched live from the weather API each time you open the page, so you always see the latest available model run.

Can I switch between °C and °F?

Yes — use the °C / °F toggle above the current conditions. Your choice is remembered on this device.