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Weather in Richards Bay, South Africa 🇿🇦

Current Weather in Richards Bay

Sunny
37°C
Feels like 30°C. Sunny.
🌬️ 26 km/h N
💧 12% Humidity
🧭 1007 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 5.9
🌡️ Dew Point: 3°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:03 AM
🌇 Sunset: 05:38 PM
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Right now Richards Bay is 37°C with sunny, feeling like 30°C. Relative humidity is 12%, with winds around 26 km/h, and the UV index is 6 (high). Over the next few days, temperatures in Richards Bay range from about 16°C to 38°C.

Hourly Forecast for Richards Bay

15:00
Sunny
37°
0%
16:00
Sunny
35°
0%
17:00
Sunny
32°
0%
18:00
Clear
28°
1%
19:00
Clear
29°
1%
20:00
Clear
29°
1%
21:00
Clear
28°
1%
22:00
Cloudy
27°
5%
23:00
Clear
27°
1%
00:00
Clear
22°
7%
01:00
Clear
21°
10%
02:00
Clear
21°
11%
03:00
Clear
22°
7%
04:00
Clear
22°
5%
05:00
Clear
22°
6%
06:00
Cloudy
22°
15%
07:00
Patchy rain nearby
22°
23%
08:00
Patchy rain nearby
22°
22%
09:00
Patchy rain nearby
23°
20%
10:00
Patchy rain nearby
25°
12%
11:00
Patchy rain nearby
25°
18%
12:00
Patchy rain nearby
24°
24%
13:00
Light rain shower
23°
37%
14:00
Light rain shower
21°
45%

14-Day Forecast for Richards Bay

Thu, Sep 03
Sunny Sunny
38° / 18°
Fri, Sep 04
Light rain shower Light rain shower
25° / 18°
Sat, Sep 05
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
20° / 16°
Sun, Sep 06
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
19° / 17°
Mon, Sep 07
Overcast Overcast
22° / 17°
Tue, Sep 08
Sunny Sunny
29° / 17°
Wed, Sep 09
Sunny Sunny
30° / 18°
Thu, Sep 10
Sunny Sunny
30° / 17°
Fri, Sep 11
Sunny Sunny
36° / 17°
Sat, Sep 12
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
23° / 19°
Sun, Sep 13
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
19° / 18°
Mon, Sep 14
Overcast Overcast
21° / 17°
Tue, Sep 15
Sunny Sunny
26° / 17°
Wed, Sep 16
Sunny Sunny
28° / 19°

Additional Forecasts for Richards Bay

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 172.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 111.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 1.2 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 3.1 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 7.0 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 7.1 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 18:00, when it is around 35°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 37°C (98°F) in Richards Bay, sunny (feels like 30°C).

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

Current weather in Richards Bay: Sunny, humidity 12%, wind 26 km/h N.

What is today's forecast for Richards Bay?

Today in Richards Bay: high 38°C, low 18°C, sunny. Chance of rain: 1%.

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

Daily highs and lows for Richards Bay:

  • 2026-09-03: 38°C / 18°C
  • 2026-09-04: 25°C / 18°C
  • 2026-09-05: 20°C / 16°C
  • 2026-09-06: 19°C / 17°C
  • 2026-09-07: 22°C / 17°C
  • 2026-09-08: 29°C / 17°C
  • 2026-09-09: 30°C / 18°C
Is it going to rain in Richards Bay today?

There is a 1% chance of rain in Richards Bay today.

What is the wind speed in Richards Bay right now?

Wind in Richards Bay is currently 26 km/h (16 mph) from the N.

What is the UV index in Richards Bay right now?

The UV index in Richards Bay is currently 5.9 (moderate). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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