Best time to swim in Richards Bay in South Africa Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Richards Bay in South Africa? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Richards Bay and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Richards Bay, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Richards Bay: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Richards Bay in South Africa? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 81°F (min: 78°F/max: 83°F)
February 81°F (min: 79°F/max: 83°F)
March 81°F (min: 79°F/max: 83°F)
April 79°F (min: 75°F/max: 82°F)
May 76°F (min: 75°F/max: 78°F)
June 74°F (min: 73°F/max: 75°F)
July 72°F (min: 69°F/max: 76°F)
August 71°F (min: 69°F/max: 74°F)
September 73°F (min: 71°F/max: 74°F)
October 74°F (min: 71°F/max: 77°F)
November 75°F (min: 72°F/max: 78°F)
December 78°F (min: 76°F/max: 80°F)

Water temperature variation in Richards Bay throughout the year

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