Best Time to Visit Richards Bay: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Richards Bay: June, July, August, May.
- Best months for Richards Bay: June, July, August, May.
- Peak season is February, January, March. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, November, October.
- The weather is good almost all year.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 22°C | 108 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| February | 29°C | 23°C | 96 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| March | 28°C | 22°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| April | 27°C | 20°C | 79 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| May | 25°C | 18°C | 56 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| June | 24°C | 15°C | 39 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| July | 23°C | 15°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| August | 24°C | 16°C | 39 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| September | 25°C | 18°C | 55 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 25°C | 19°C | 80 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 26°C | 20°C | 93 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 28°C | 21°C | 87 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Richards Bay?
The best months are June, July, August, May.
When is the rainy season in Richards Bay?
The wettest months are January, November, October.