Weather in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in December
In an average December, Richards Bay sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 22°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 24°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 22°C |
| Typical low range | 20°C to 23°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
38°C
2009-12-26
Lowest
21°C
1994-12-11
Low
Highest
25°C
2003-12-25
Lowest
16°C
1997-12-01
Feels-like
Highest
65°C
2009-12-26
Lowest
21°C
1994-12-11
Humidity
Highest
23.3 g/m³
2020-12-27
Lowest
10.6 g/m³
1994-12-12
Wind
Highest
56 km/h
2019-12-15
Lowest
13 km/h
2019-12-10
Precip
Wettest
186 mm
1995
Driest
40 mm
1981
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