| Richards Bay normally receives about 970mm of rain per year, with most rainfall occuring mainly during summer. The chart below (lower left) shows the average rainfall values for Richards Bay per month. It receives the lowest rainfall (38mm) in June and the highest (121mm) in March. The monthly distribution of average daily maximum temperatures (centre chart below) shows that the average midday temperatures for Richards Bay range from 23°C in June to 29°C in January. The region is the coldest during July when the mercury drops to 12°C on average during the night. Consult the chart below (lower right) for an indication of the monthly variation of average minimum daily temperatures. |
| Move mouse over chart bars for monthly values |
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