Best time to go to Richards Bay Average weather of Richards Bay, South Africa
When is the best time to go to Richards Bay?
When is the best time to go to Richards Bay? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The weather is good all year round in Richards Bay
- On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, November and December
- The rainiest months are January, February, March, November and December
- The best months for swimming are January, February and March
Annual weather in Richards Bay
For full information about the climate and weather in Richards Bay a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F/83°F | good weather | Richards Bay in january | ||
| February | 77°F/83°F | good weather | Richards Bay in february | ||
| March | 76°F/83°F | good weather | Richards Bay in march | ||
| April | 72°F/79°F | good weather | Richards Bay in april | ||
| May | 70°F/77°F | good weather | Richards Bay in may | ||
| June | 67°F/74°F | perfect weather | Richards Bay in june | ||
| July | 65°F/74°F | perfect weather | Richards Bay in july | ||
| August | 67°F/74°F | perfect weather | Richards Bay in august | ||
| September | 68°F/76°F | good weather | Richards Bay in september | ||
| October | 70°F/76°F | good weather | Richards Bay in october | ||
| November | 72°F/77°F | good weather | Richards Bay in november | ||
| December | 76°F/81°F | good weather | Richards Bay in december |
Weather and climate in Richards Bay
- From january to may the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 70°F and it rains about 4.8in each month.
- In june the climate is very good. In average, on the morning it is 67°F and, in june, 3 days of rain are expected.
- In the month of july the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 67°F and it rains about 2.6in each month.
- In the month of august the climate is very good. The temperature rises to 74°F.
- From september to december the climate is good. It is for example 81°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 30% of the time in december.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Richards Bay
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Richards Bay: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Richards Bay
Find out when Richards Bay has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Richards Bay
- Very low season in Richards Bay
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October and November. - Low season in Richards Bay
The months with low numbers of tourists are: July and August. - Peak season in Richards Bay
The largest number of tourists visiting Richards Bay is during: December.
Figure: Visitor index for Richards Bay month by month
Best time for low prices in Richards Bay
Average prices of hotels in Richards Bay month by month
Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Richards Bay. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Richards Bay
On average, it costs $ 34 per day to hire a car in Richards Bay. This price varies by $ 13 depending on the month. In june, hiring a car costs an average of $ 30 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 43.
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