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🇿🇦 Weather in Richards Bay

Current Weather in Richards Bay

Patchy rain nearby
16°C
Feels like 10°C. Patchy rain nearby.
🌬️ 12 km/h WSW
💧 74% Humidity
🧭 1019 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.0
🌡️ Dew Point: 11°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:39 AM
🌇 Sunset: 05:01 PM
Map Overlays:

In Richards Bay right now it is 16°C and patchy rain nearby, feeling like 10°C. Humidity is 74% with winds around 12 km/h, and the UV index is 0 (low). Over the next few days, temperatures in Richards Bay range from about 16°C to 25°C.

Hourly Forecast for Richards Bay

05:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
12%
06:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
73%
07:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
73%
08:00
Patchy rain nearby
17°
73%
09:00
Patchy rain nearby
19°
73%
10:00
Patchy rain nearby
20°
73%
11:00
Patchy rain nearby
20°
73%
12:00
Light rain shower
21°
73%
13:00
Light rain shower
21°
73%
14:00
Patchy rain nearby
20°
73%
15:00
Partly Cloudy
20°
2%
16:00
Partly Cloudy
20°
2%
17:00
Sunny
19°
2%
18:00
Clear
18°
2%
19:00
Clear
18°
2%
20:00
Clear
18°
2%
21:00
Clear
18°
3%
22:00
Clear
18°
3%
23:00
Partly Cloudy
17°
7%
00:00
Patchy rain nearby
17°
13%
01:00
Patchy rain nearby
17°
18%
02:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
18%
03:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
27%
04:00
Patchy rain nearby
16°
20%

14-Day Forecast for Richards Bay

Sat, Jun 06
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
21° / 16°
Sun, Jun 07
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
22° / 16°
Mon, Jun 08
Sunny Sunny
25° / 16°
Tue, Jun 09
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
21° / 18°
Wed, Jun 10
Sunny Sunny
22° / 16°
Thu, Jun 11
Sunny Sunny
26° / 15°
Fri, Jun 12
Sunny Sunny
23° / 16°
Sat, Jun 13
Sunny Sunny
26° / 17°
Sun, Jun 14
Sunny Sunny
22° / 17°
Mon, Jun 15
Sunny Sunny
26° / 17°
Tue, Jun 16
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
25° / 19°
Wed, Jun 17
Sunny Sunny
22° / 18°
Thu, Jun 18
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
21° / 16°
Fri, Jun 19
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
21° / 16°

Additional Forecasts for Richards Bay

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 237.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 43.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 5.9 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 5.0 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 10.9 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 12.7 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 15:00 to 17:00, when it is around 20°C. It should stay dry through that window. The next likely rain is around 06:00.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Richards Bay

What is the temperature in Richards Bay right now?

The current temperature in Richards Bay is 16°C (61°F), patchy rain nearby (feels like 10°C).

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

Conditions in Richards Bay right now: Patchy rain nearby, humidity 74%, wind 12 km/h WSW.

What is today's forecast for Richards Bay?

Today in Richards Bay: high 21°C, low 16°C, patchy rain nearby. Chance of rain: 73%.

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

Daily highs and lows for Richards Bay:

  • 2026-06-06: 21°C / 16°C
  • 2026-06-07: 22°C / 16°C
  • 2026-06-08: 25°C / 16°C
  • 2026-06-09: 21°C / 18°C
  • 2026-06-10: 22°C / 16°C
  • 2026-06-11: 26°C / 15°C
  • 2026-06-12: 23°C / 16°C
Is it going to rain in Richards Bay today?

There is a 73% chance of rain in Richards Bay today. Total expected precipitation: 1.51 mm.

What is the wind speed in Richards Bay right now?

Wind in Richards Bay is currently 12 km/h (7 mph) from the WSW.

What is the UV index in Richards Bay right now?

The UV index in Richards Bay is currently 0 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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