Weather in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in August
In an average August, Richards Bay sees a daily high around 24°C and a low around 17°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°C to 28°C |
| Average low | 17°C |
| Typical low range | 15°C to 19°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
34°C
2012-08-25
Lowest
17°C
2021-08-29
Low
Highest
21°C
2015-08-31
Lowest
11°C
2009-08-20
Feels-like
Highest
41°C
2012-08-25
Lowest
11°C
2009-08-20
Humidity
Highest
18.0 g/m³
2015-08-30
Lowest
7.5 g/m³
2003-08-21
Wind
Highest
59 km/h
2003-08-14
Lowest
12 km/h
1988-08-10
Precip
Wettest
111 mm
2006
Driest
3 mm
1989
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