Richards Bay in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Richards Bay in october 2025
The weather in Richards Bay in october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
70°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
29%
17%
13%
Weather at 12pm
76°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
30%
12%
8%
Weather at 6pm
70°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
30%
14%
14%
Weather at 3am
68°F
30%
27%
18%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Richards Bay in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Richards Bay in october.
The climate of Richards Bay in october is good
In october in Richards Bay, the climate is wet (with 6in of rainfall over 9 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in september there is an average of 3.5in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate quite comfortable there the month of october. The thermometer averaged maximum of 76°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Richards Bay is 74°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Richards Bay in the month of october with a maximum record of 103°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 59°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 2 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 6 of the month.
On this month of october, day length in Richards Bay is generally 12:46. Sunrise is at 05:15 and sets at 18:01.
With good weather conditions, this month is a good month to go in this city in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Richards Bay in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 103°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 59°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 71°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 77°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.15km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:15 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:01 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:46 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Richards Bay in october 2024:
65°F to 70°F
67°F to 70°F
65°F to 77°F
68°F to 77°F
68°F to 81°F
70°F to 79°F
70°F to 81°F
68°F to 70°F
65°F to 70°F
68°F to 77°F
70°F to 79°F
72°F to 77°F
70°F to 74°F
67°F to 72°F
67°F to 72°F
65°F to 68°F
67°F to 68°F
68°F to 72°F
68°F to 74°F
68°F to 74°F
68°F to 79°F
68°F to 72°F
65°F to 72°F
67°F to 74°F
68°F to 74°F
68°F to 77°F
70°F to 81°F
68°F to 72°F
61°F to 65°F
61°F to 67°F
61°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in october
Cities near Richards Bay:
| Santa Lucia in october | good weather |
| Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park in october | good weather |
| Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in october | good weather |
| iSimangaliso Wetland Park in october | good weather |
| Sodwana Bay in october | good weather |
| Durban in october | good weather |
| Vryheid in october | good weather |
| Port Shepstone in october | good weather |
| Drakensberg in october | good weather |
| Margate in october | good weather |
| Harrismith in october | perfect weather |
| Royal Natal National Park in october | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Richards Bay
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Weather data for Richards Bay in october:
Weather data for Richards Bay for october 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.