Weather in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in January
In an average January, Richards Bay sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 25°C to 32°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 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
2003-01-16
Lowest
21°C
2001-01-02
Low
Highest
26°C
1991-01-21
Lowest
20°C
2018-01-03
Feels-like
Highest
59°C
2003-01-16
Lowest
21°C
2001-01-02
Humidity
Highest
22.9 g/m³
1991-01-20
Lowest
11.7 g/m³
1995-01-10
Wind
Highest
56 km/h
2015-01-16
Lowest
12 km/h
2024-01-09
Precip
Wettest
181 mm
1996
Driest
29 mm
2014
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