Richards Bay Weather in October

What's the weather like in Richards Bay (KwaZulu-Natal) in October 2024?

The climate in Richards Bay during October can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

October is in the spring in Richards Bay and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

Richards Bay weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Nightly temperature 17.4°C 63.3°F
Average temperature 21.5°C 70.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 103 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 20.2kph 13 mph

On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Richards Bay with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Richards Bay

Richards Bay average temperature in October

October rainfall

Richards Bay average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Richards Bay average rain in October

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 October 2024.

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Richards Bay weather stats

Richards Bay weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29.2°C 84.6°F
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
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