Weather in Richards Bay in January
In an average January, Richards Bay sees a daily high around 30°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 36°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 19°C to 23°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
43°C
1992-01-13
Lowest
19°C
2001-01-02
Low
Highest
28°C
2002-01-17
Lowest
15°C
2001-01-02
Feels-like
Highest
76°C
1991-01-16
Lowest
15°C
2001-01-02
Humidity
Highest
23.4 g/m³
1981-01-23
Lowest
10.9 g/m³
1990-01-08
Wind
Highest
39 km/h
1993-01-12
Lowest
6 km/h
2004-01-23
Gust
Highest
87 km/h
1993-01-12
Lowest
18 km/h
2004-01-23
Precip
Wettest
252 mm
1984
Driest
36 mm
2014
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