Richards Bay in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Richards Bay in august 2025
The weather in Richards Bay in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
67°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
16%
15%
10%
Weather at 12pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
65% of time
14%
13%
7%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
17%
14%
8%
Weather at 3am
65°F
57%
18%
13%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Richards Bay in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Richards Bay in august.
The climate of Richards Bay in august is perfect
the weather in Richards Bay in august is quite dry (with 2.6in of rainfall over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in july it receives an average of 2.6in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate comfortable around this city the month of august. The thermometer averaged maximum of 74°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 67°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Richards Bay is 70°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Richards Bay in the month of august with a maximum record of 97°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 54°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 1 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 3 of time.
On this month of august, day length in Richards Bay is generally 11:05. Sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset is at 17:29.
With a perfect climate, this month is advisable to go in this locality in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Richards Bay in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 54°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 71°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 69°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.1in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 73% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.71km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:24 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:29 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:05 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Richards Bay in august 2024:
59°F to 70°F
61°F to 83°F
65°F to 76°F
63°F to 94°F
63°F to 68°F
58°F to 76°F
61°F to 79°F
61°F to 83°F
74°F to 81°F
61°F to 77°F
65°F to 77°F
67°F to 68°F
65°F to 81°F
70°F to 77°F
65°F to 70°F
63°F to 81°F
63°F to 86°F
68°F to 74°F
68°F to 76°F
65°F to 85°F
65°F to 90°F
63°F to 68°F
59°F to 67°F
61°F to 81°F
68°F to 72°F
65°F to 85°F
65°F to 92°F
67°F to 77°F
58°F to 61°F
59°F to 63°F
58°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in august
Cities near Richards Bay:
| Santa Lucia in august | perfect weather |
| Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park in august | perfect weather |
| Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in august | perfect weather |
| iSimangaliso Wetland Park in august | perfect weather |
| Sodwana Bay in august | perfect weather |
| Durban in august | perfect weather |
| Vryheid in august | good weather |
| Port Shepstone in august | perfect weather |
| Drakensberg in august | very bad weather |
| Margate in august | perfect weather |
| Harrismith in august | good weather |
| Royal Natal National Park in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Richards Bay
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Weather data for Richards Bay in august:
Weather data for Richards Bay for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Richards Bay. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Richards Bay can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Richards Bay.