Weather in Richards Bay in August
In an average August, Richards Bay sees a daily high around 24°C and a low around 16°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°C to 28°C |
| Average low | 16°C |
| Typical low range | 13°C to 18°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
2012-08-25
Lowest
15°C
1998-08-23
Low
Highest
23°C
2013-08-29
Lowest
11°C
2016-08-10
Feels-like
Highest
44°C
1986-08-26
Lowest
11°C
2016-08-10
Humidity
Highest
18.0 g/m³
1988-08-31
Lowest
5.2 g/m³
2012-08-11
Wind
Highest
48 km/h
2006-08-30
Lowest
10 km/h
2011-08-17
Gust
Highest
93 km/h
1997-08-02
Lowest
19 km/h
1989-08-05
Precip
Wettest
112 mm
1987
Driest
6 mm
1989
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