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Richards Bay cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Richards Bay in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 83°Fwarmest average high (February)
- 73°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 19%fewest rain days (July)
- 59%most rain days (February)
Weather in Richards Bay right now
Weather in Richards Bay by month
Average highs run from 73°F (23°C) in July to 83°F (28°C) in February. Rain falls on the fewest days in July and the most in February. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83 / 72°F28 / 22°C | 44% | 14 mph23 km/h | 79°F26°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| February | 83 / 73°F28 / 23°C | 59% | 14 mph22 km/h | 79°F26°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| March | 82 / 71°F28 / 22°C | 44% | 13 mph21 km/h | 79°F26°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| April | 78 / 67°F26 / 20°C | 52% | 13 mph22 km/h | 77°F25°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| May | 76 / 64°F25 / 18°C | 28% | 14 mph22 km/h | 75°F24°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| June | 74 / 59°F23 / 15°C | 20% | 13 mph21 km/h | 72°F22°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| July | 73 / 59°F23 / 15°C | 19% | 13 mph22 km/h | 70°F21°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| August | 75 / 61°F24 / 16°C | 19% | 15 mph25 km/h | 70°F21°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| September | 77 / 63°F25 / 17°C | 37% | 16 mph26 km/h | 72°F22°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| October | 77 / 65°F25 / 18°C | 44% | 16 mph26 km/h | 72°F22°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| November | 80 / 68°F27 / 20°C | 44% | 15 mph25 km/h | 75°F24°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| December | 82 / 70°F28 / 21°C | 54% | 14 mph23 km/h | 77°F25°C | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Richards Bay
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 1 visit in total. The next 1:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 82027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
Ships that visit Richards Bay
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.