Richards Bay

uThungulu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Current Weather

21°

Mostly Cloudy

Feels Like: 20°

Min: 16°

Max: 21°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 21°C and dropping to 17°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Hourly Forecast

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Daylight Hours

06:01

Sunrise

17:37

Sunset

11 hours 36 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waning Crescent

03:19

Moonrise

13:48

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

16°
21°

Tuesday

17°
23°

Wednesday

17°
26°

Thursday

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27°

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17°
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Weather in Richards Bay today, September 07, 2026

Cloud cover dominates in Richards Bay on September 07, 2026, keeping sunshine limited. Expect a grey, overcast feel rather than long bright spells.

Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 16°C toward a daytime high of about 21°C. Expect humidity between 66% and 80%, most humid near 23:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 2.7 km/h around 15:00.

Afternoon skies stay clogged, peaking close to 82% near 15:00. The grey theme continues rather than clearing out. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. Expect sunrise at 06:01, sunset at 17:37, and 11 hours 36 minutes of sunlight today overall.

The practical takeaway for Richards Bay on September 07, 2026 is a cloudy day that stays usable, just not particularly bright, around 21°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Richards Bay

How warm does it get in Richards Bay?

The warmest month in Richards Bay is April, with average high temperatures of 29°C. The average temperature during this period is around 27°C.

How cold does it get in Richards Bay?

The coldest month in Richards Bay is November, with average low temperatures of 22°C. The average temperature during this period is around 22°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Richards Bay?

The wettest month in Richards Bay is July, with an average of 33mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Richards Bay?

The driest month in Richards Bay is October, with an average of 1mm of precipitation.

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