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Weather in Richards Bay, South Africa 🇿🇦

Current Weather in Richards Bay

Partly Cloudy
33°C
Feels like 32°C. Partly Cloudy.
🌬️ 4 km/h N
💧 27% Humidity
🧭 1008 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 10.2
🌡️ Dew Point: 11°C
🌅 Sunrise: 05:08 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:04 PM
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Right now Richards Bay is 33°C with partly cloudy, feeling like 32°C. Relative humidity is 27%, with winds around 4 km/h, and the UV index is 10 (very high). Over the next few days, temperatures in Richards Bay range from about 17°C to 35°C.

Hourly Forecast for Richards Bay

12:00
Partly Cloudy
35°
3%
13:00
Sunny
34°
1%
14:00
Sunny
33°
1%
15:00
Sunny
30°
1%
16:00
Partly Cloudy
28°
2%
17:00
Overcast
26°
11%
18:00
Overcast
22°
17%
19:00
Overcast
20°
21%
20:00
Overcast
20°
23%
21:00
Clear
20°
11%
22:00
Partly Cloudy
20°
15%
23:00
Partly Cloudy
19°
18%
00:00
Partly Cloudy
19°
18%
01:00
Partly Cloudy
18°
16%
02:00
Clear
18°
16%
03:00
Clear
17°
15%
04:00
Clear
17°
14%
05:00
Clear
17°
15%
06:00
Sunny
18°
11%
07:00
Sunny
21°
7%
08:00
Sunny
23°
5%
09:00
Sunny
25°
3%
10:00
Cloudy
27°
7%
11:00
Cloudy
27°
7%

14-Day Forecast for Richards Bay

Wed, Oct 21
Overcast Overcast
35° / 17°
Thu, Oct 22
Sunny Sunny
27° / 17°
Fri, Oct 23
Light rain shower Light rain shower
20° / 18°
Sat, Oct 24
Sunny Sunny
29° / 17°
Sun, Oct 25
Sunny Sunny
37° / 20°
Mon, Oct 26
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
28° / 21°
Tue, Oct 27
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
25° / 20°
Wed, Oct 28
Sunny Sunny
36° / 20°
Thu, Oct 29
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
25° / 20°
Fri, Oct 30
Sunny Sunny
35° / 20°
Sat, Oct 31
Sunny Sunny
32° / 22°
Sun, Nov 01
Overcast Overcast
31° / 22°
Mon, Nov 02
Overcast Overcast
39° / 22°
Tue, Nov 03
Mist Mist
28° / 18°

Additional Forecasts for Richards Bay

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 137.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 78.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 0.9 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 3.8 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 11.3 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 14.8 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Richards Bay Today

The most comfortable window in Richards Bay today looks like 16:00 to 19:00, when it is around 25°C. It should stay dry through that window. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Richards Bay

What is the temperature in Richards Bay right now?

It is currently 33°C (91°F) in Richards Bay, partly cloudy (feels like 32°C).

What's the weather like in Richards Bay right now?

Current weather in Richards Bay: Partly Cloudy, humidity 27%, wind 4 km/h N.

What is today's forecast for Richards Bay?

Today in Richards Bay: high 35°C, low 17°C, overcast. Chance of rain: 7%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Richards Bay?

Daily highs and lows for Richards Bay:

  • 2026-10-21: 35°C / 17°C
  • 2026-10-22: 27°C / 17°C
  • 2026-10-23: 20°C / 18°C
  • 2026-10-24: 29°C / 17°C
  • 2026-10-25: 37°C / 20°C
  • 2026-10-26: 28°C / 21°C
  • 2026-10-27: 25°C / 20°C
Is it going to rain in Richards Bay today?

There is a 7% chance of rain in Richards Bay today.

What is the wind speed in Richards Bay right now?

Wind in Richards Bay is currently 4 km/h (3 mph) from the N.

What is the UV index in Richards Bay right now?

The UV index in Richards Bay is currently 10.2 (very high). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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