The climate in Richards Bay during February can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
February is in the summer in Richards Bay and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.2°C 84.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.3°C 70.3°F |
Average temperature | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 159 mm 6.2 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 27.1°C 80.7°F |
Humidity | 80% |
Windspeed | 18.4kph 11 mph |
On average February is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Richards Bay with around 159mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Richards Bay in February 2024.
Best places to visit in February
Hottest month: | January | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
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Driest month: | June | 56mm 2.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 8.5hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 23°C 73.4°F |
Wettest month: | January | 164mm 6.5ins |