Weather in Richards Bay in January
In an average January, Richards Bay sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 25°C to 33°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 21°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
38°C
1992-01-13
Lowest
20°C
2001-01-02
Low
Highest
27°C
2002-01-17
Lowest
17°C
2001-01-02
Feels-like
Highest
61°C
1981-01-23
Lowest
20°C
2001-01-02
Humidity
Highest
23.3 g/m³
1981-01-23
Lowest
11.0 g/m³
1990-01-08
Wind
Highest
50 km/h
2015-01-16
Lowest
9 km/h
2006-01-10
Gust
Highest
92 km/h
2015-01-16
Lowest
20 km/h
2010-01-27
Precip
Wettest
313 mm
1984
Driest
36 mm
1994
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