Weather in Richards Bay
14-day forecast · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 10:31 am (GMT+2)- Feels like
- 78 °F
- Low / high
- 61 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 24% · 0.01 in
- Wind
- 5 mph SE
Today in Richards Bay: light drizzle, 61 °F to 75 °F, with a 24% chance of rain (0.01 in) and a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph). Tomorrow, clear sky, 59 °F to 81 °F and a 0% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Sunday 1, at 91 °F. Next likely rain: Sunday 1 (39%).
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
- Wed 11
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | High tides | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 61 / 75 °F | 24% · 0.01 in | 10 mph E | 5.3 ft | 5:17 am · 5:33 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 81 °F | 0% | 12 mph NNE | 5.2 ft | 5:57 am · 6:15 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 31 | 65 / 85 °F | 0% | 15 mph NNE | 5.4 ft | 6:45 am · 7:05 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 1 | 68 / 91 °F | 39% · 0.06 in | 16 mph NNE | 4.6 ft | 7:51 am · 8:21 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 78 °F | 37% · 0.11 in | 10 mph SSW | 4.8 ft | 9:44 am · 10:29 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 74 °F | 47% · 0.28 in | 7 mph SE | 4.8 ft | 11:42 am | ECMWF | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 73 °F | 46% · 1.11 in | 12 mph SE | 4.1 ft | 12:11 am · 12:48 pm | ECMWF | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 89 °F | 29% · 0.56 in | 16 mph NNE | 4.8 ft | 1:08 am · 1:32 pm | ECMWF | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 82 °F | 36% | 16 mph N | 7.7 ft | 1:50 am · 2:07 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sat 7 | 68 / 77 °F | 38% · 0.18 in | 12 mph S | 6.4 ft | 2:25 am · 2:39 pm | ECMWF | |
| Sun 8 | 68 / 75 °F | 49% · 0.11 in | 15 mph NE | 7.7 ft | 2:57 am · 3:08 pm | ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 71 / 98 °F | 40% | 17 mph N | 7.4 ft | 3:27 am · 3:37 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 71 / 89 °F | 35% · 0.02 in | 13 mph WNW | 6.0 ft | 3:56 am · 4:04 pm | ECMWF | |
| Wed 11 | 68 / 79 °F | 25% · 0.02 in | 12 mph S | 8.1 ft | 4:25 am · 4:32 pm | ECMWF |
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
Today, every 3 hours
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 66° | 64° | 65° | 73° | 75° | 73° | 69° | 63° |
| Chance of rain | 8% | 21% | 4% | 3% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
| Wind (mph) | 1 SW | 2 W | 3 W | 3 S | 6 SE | 9 E | 7 ENE | 4 N |
| Humidity | 85% | 92% | 89% | 62% | 55% | 58% | 64% | 76% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Model | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF |
Do the models agree?
Low confidenceThey don't agree on temperature on Sunday 1: it may change, so check again closer to the day.
What 4 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.
| High (°F) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 75° | 81° | 85° | 91° | 78° | 74° | 73° |
| AIFS | 76° | 81° | 84° | 86° | 83° | 75° | 71° |
| GFS | 77° | 85° | 89° | 97° | 82° | 70° | 68° |
| ICON | 78° | 84° | 87° | 91° | 79° | 74° | 78° |
| Confidence | high | high | high | low | high | high | medium |
| Rain | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 0.01 in | 0 | 0 | 0.06 in | 0.11 in | 0.28 in | 1.11 in |
| AIFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 in | 0.15 in | 0.47 in | 0.46 in |
| GFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 in | 0.20 in | 0.92 in | 0.13 in |
| ICON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.28 in | 0.01 in | 0 |
| Confidence | high | high | high | medium | high | medium | medium |
| Wind (mph) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 1022 | 1227 | 1531 | 1633 | 1023 | 724 | 1229 |
| AIFS | 10 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| GFS | 1114 | 1322 | 1428 | 1530 | 1123 | 919 | 722 |
| ICON | 920 | 1328 | 1531 | 1429 | 920 | 1123 | 1124 |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
Chance of rain from the ensemble models
| Model | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF (51 scenarios) | 24% | 0% | 0% | 39% | 37% | 47% | 46% |
| GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 71% | 81% | 81% | 54% |
Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.
Outlook
How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.
Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain.
Next 6 weeks
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Typical high / low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 | A bit above +2.5 °F | Normal | — |
| Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 | A bit above +0.9 °F | Normal | — |
| Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 | A bit above +1.1 °F | Normal | 80° / 69° |
| Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 | A bit above +0.9 °F | Normal | 80° / 69° |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 | Normal +0.7 °F | Normal | 81° / 69° |
Coming months
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| November | A bit above +1.8 °F | Normal |
| December | A bit above +2.2 °F | Normal |
| January | A bit above +2.3 °F | A bit below −20% |
| February | A bit above +2.0 °F | A bit below −23% |
| March | A bit above +2.3 °F | Normal |
Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give. The long-range sea temperature isn't usable at this spot (the model's grid cell falls on land).
Richards Bay climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Richards Bay is from May to September: highs of 73 °F to 77 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Tropical cyclones rarely pass near Richards Bay: one within 93 mi in the last 30 years (1996–2025), Issa, in April 2022.
- JanJ
- FebF
- MarM
- AprA
- MayM
- JunJ
- JulJ
- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 84° | 69° | 4.79 in | 14 | 7.0 | 79° | 5.4 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 85° | 70° | 4.60 in | 12 | 7.2 | 80° | 5.4 ft |
| MarchMar | 84° | 68° | 4.32 in | 12 | 6.9 | 79° | 5.5 ft |
| AprilApr | 80° | 65° | 3.71 in | 7 | 6.6 | 78° | 5.9 ft |
| MayMay | 77° | 60° | 3.83 in | 4 | 7.2 | 75° | 5.5 ft |
| JuneJun | 74° | 55° | 1.54 in | 2 | 7.2 | 73° | 5.8 ft |
| JulyJul | 73° | 55° | 2.14 in | 3 | 7.2 | 72° | 6.1 ft |
| AugustAug | 75° | 58° | 1.75 in | 3 | 7.6 | 71° | 6.2 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 76° | 61° | 2.28 in | 5 | 7.1 | 71° | 6.0 ft |
| OctoberOct | 77° | 63° | 3.40 in | 11 | 6.4 | 72° | 6.2 ft |
| NovemberNov | 80° | 66° | 4.37 in | 13 | 6.5 | 74° | 5.9 ft |
| DecemberDec | 83° | 68° | 3.47 in | 15 | 7.2 | 76° | 5.3 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79° | 5.4 ft |
| Feb | 80° | 5.4 ft |
| Mar | 79° | 5.5 ft |
| Apr | 78° | 5.9 ft |
| May | 75° | 5.5 ft |
| Jun | 73° | 5.8 ft |
| Jul | 72° | 6.1 ft |
| Aug | 71° | 6.2 ft |
| Sep | 71° | 6.0 ft |
| Oct | 72° | 6.2 ft |
| Nov | 74° | 5.9 ft |
| Dec | 76° | 5.3 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 40.19 in of rain on about 99 days and about 2,550 hours of sunshine.
1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses
Temperature
It's 75 °F now (feels like 78 °F). Today, 61 °F to 75 °F; tomorrow, 59 °F to 81 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 24%, with 0.01 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Sunday 1: 39% and 0.06 in.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.01 in; last 3 days, 1.28 in; last 7 days, 1.40 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 56% now and the dew point is 58 °F.
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.
Visibility and fog
Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.
The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.
UV index
Fri 30: 11 · Sat 31: 11 · Sun 1: 10
| Index | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | moderate | Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday. |
| 6–7 | high | Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm. |
| 8–10 | very high | Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it. |
| 11+ | extreme | Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy. |
Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.
Barometric pressure
- ↗ Rising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.16 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Air and pollen
Previous days
The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | Light drizzle | 65 / 76 °F | 0.01 in | 12 mph S |
| Tue 27 | Showers | 65 / 75 °F | 1.13 in | 14 mph S |
| Mon 26 | Drizzle | 70 / 78 °F | 0.13 in | 10 mph SSW |
| Sun 25 | Overcast | 68 / 93 °F | 0 | 17 mph NNW |
| Sat 24 | Overcast | 66 / 84 °F | 0 | 11 mph NNE |
| Fri 23 | Light drizzle | 66 / 74 °F | 0.05 in | 11 mph SSW |
| Thu 22 | Light drizzle | 66 / 79 °F | 0.07 in | 10 mph S |
Show all 30 days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | Partly cloudy | 65 / 92 °F | 0 | 13 mph NNW |
| Tue 20 | Light drizzle | 64 / 73 °F | 0.02 in | 17 mph SSW |
| Mon 19 | Rain | 64 / 95 °F | 0.76 in | 20 mph SW |
| Sun 18 | Overcast | 72 / 85 °F | 0 | 12 mph S |
| Sat 17 | Overcast | 73 / 102 °F | 0 | 14 mph NNE |
| Fri 16 | Overcast | 69 / 96 °F | 0 | 13 mph NNE |
| Thu 15 | Partly cloudy | 73 / 97 °F | 0 | 10 mph NNE |
| Wed 14 | Light drizzle | 71 / 88 °F | 0.01 in | 11 mph NE |
| Tue 13 | Overcast | 69 / 81 °F | 0 | 19 mph SW |
| Mon 12 | Partly cloudy | 67 / 89 °F | 0 | 15 mph NNE |
| Sun 11 | Overcast | 70 / 91 °F | 0 | 16 mph NNE |
| Sat 10 | Overcast | 71 / 83 °F | 0 | 12 mph E |
| Fri 9 | Overcast | 67 / 89 °F | 0 | 11 mph SSW |
| Thu 8 | Mainly clear | 62 / 87 °F | 0 | 13 mph NNE |
| Wed 7 | Drizzle | 65 / 72 °F | 0.25 in | 18 mph SW |
| Tue 6 | Light drizzle | 67 / 90 °F | 0.02 in | 13 mph NNE |
| Mon 5 | Drizzle | 65 / 79 °F | 0.09 in | 7 mph SSE |
| Sun 4 | Light drizzle | 63 / 75 °F | 0.09 in | 12 mph SSW |
| Sat 3 | Light drizzle | 60 / 79 °F | 0.04 in | 11 mph ENE |
| Fri 2 | Clear sky | 57 / 79 °F | 0 | 11 mph NNE |
| Thu 1 | Light drizzle | 55 / 73 °F | 0.02 in | 8 mph NNE |
| Wed 30 | Light drizzle | 59 / 73 °F | 0.08 in | 11 mph S |
| Tue 29 | Light drizzle | 61 / 67 °F | 0.09 in | 11 mph SSW |
These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.
Questions about the weather in Richards BayQuestions
What's the weather like today in Richards Bay?
Light drizzle, from 61 °F to 75 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (5 mph) and a 24% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Richards Bay?
On Friday 30 the chance of rain is 0% (0.00 in): clear sky.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 59 °F and a high of 91 °F; the warmest day, Sunday 1.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 9 (very high). Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 30.19 inHg and steady: +0.04 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Richards Bay?
The best time to visit Richards Bay is from May to September: highs of 73 °F to 77 °F, about 4 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Richards Bay in October?
In October, Richards Bay normally sees highs of 77 °F and lows of 63 °F, with about 11 rainy days (3.40 in for the month) and 6 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 72 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Richards Bay?
The warmest is February, with average highs of 85 °F, and the coldest July, with lows of 55 °F. The wettest is January (4.79 in) and the driest, June.
More about Richards Bay today
Weather near Richards Bay
- Mtunzini 76 °F · partly cloudy · 21 mi
- Saint Lucia 75 °F · overcast · 36 mi
- Shakaskraal 71 °F · mainly clear · 68 mi
- Tongaat 77 °F · overcast · 78 mi
- La Mercy 71 °F · mainly clear · 81 mi
- EMdloti 73 °F · partly cloudy · 82 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 3.2 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:31 am (local time).
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