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Friday, 1st May 2026
24°
Patchy rain possible
Richards Bay will experience a pleasantly warm today, reaching temperatures of up to 24 °C and cooling to about 19 °C in the evening. It'll be quite breezy in Richards Bay Today with average wind speeds of 27 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 89%, but with light accumulations around 0.54 mm.
24° / 20°
Temp
89%
Rain
27 km/h
Wind
74%
Humidity
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Richards Bay hourly forecast for today
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| 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 06:19 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:18 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | ||
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| temperatures | 22.4° | 22.3° | 21.9° | 21° | 20.2° | 19.6° | 19.5° | Sunrise | 20.1° | 21.5° | 22.4° | 22° | 23.3° | 22.9° | 24.1° | 24.1° | 23.7° | 23.4° | 23.1° | Sunset | 22.2° | 22.1° | 22° | 22.1° | 21.3° | 20.9° | |
| feels like | 24.7° | 24.7° | 21.9° | 21° | 20.2° | 19.6° | 19.5° | 20.1° | 21.5° | 24.7° | 22° | 25.2° | 25° | 25.8° | 25.8° | 25.5° | 25.2° | 25.1° | 24.6° | 24.6° | 24.6° | 24.6° | 21.3° | 20.9° | |||
| wind speed | 27 km/h | 26 km/h | 22 km/h | 18 km/h | 12 km/h | 9 km/h | 10 km/h | 11 km/h | 13 km/h | 12 km/h | 13 km/h | 15 km/h | 12 km/h | 16 km/h | 22 km/h | 22 km/h | 22 km/h | 19 km/h | 15 km/h | 12 km/h | 7 km/h | 5 km/h | 2 km/h | 1 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 11° | 6° | 359° | 353° | 321° | 265° | 255° | 264° | 246° | 235° | 236° | 221° | 194° | 193° | 197° | 176° | 171° | 170° | 172° | 171° | 170° | 144° | 187° | 236° | |||
| wind direction | N | N | N | N | NW | W | WSW | W | WSW | SW | WSW | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | S | S | S | S | S | S | SE | S | WSW | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.2 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 75% | 88% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 63% | 85% | 0% | 75% | 89% | 63% | 68% | 88% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 70% | 69% | 71% | 74% | 77% | 79% | 77% | 73% | 69% | 72% | 78% | 76% | 78% | 73% | 71% | 71% | 71% | 71% | 74% | 74% | 74% | 73% | 77% | 78% | |||
| dew point | 16.8° | 16.4° | 16.4° | 16.2° | 16.1° | 15.8° | 15.4° | 15.2° | 15.6° | 17.1° | 17.9° | 18.8° | 18.9° | 19° | 18.5° | 18.2° | 17.8° | 17.6° | 17.4° | 17.3° | 17.2° | 17.1° | 17° | 16.9° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 3% | 4% | 4% | 2% | 3% | 4% | 17% | 29% | 82% | 71% | 90% | 64% | 70% | 51% | 78% | 63% | 68% | 82% | 91% | 78% | 63% | 33% | 32% | 27% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 3 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Richards Bay today
The temperature today in Richards Bay is expected to be typical for this time of year, with a forecast of 24 °C, closely aligning with the historical average for 1st of May.
temperatures
24 °C
rain
0.5 mm
wind
27 km/h
UV
Moderate
Richards Bay daylight overview ☀️
Today in Richards Bay, The sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 17:18, giving a total daylight duration of 10 hours and 59 minutes.
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The weather today in Richards Bay - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Richards Bay?
The maximum temperature for today in Richards Bay is expected to be 24° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Richards Bay? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 89% chance of rain in Richards Bay today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Richards Bay? 🌀
The wind in Richards Bay is expected to blow at 27 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Richards Bay today?
Given the forecast of 24 °C with a 89% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Richards Bay today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Richards Bay today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:19 and set at 17:18 in Richards Bay.
How accurate is the weather forecast Richards Bay today? ✅
Richards Bay weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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