South AfricaThe weather in April in Richards Bay
It's warm in April in Richards Bay with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 21°C.
Looking for sun? April isn’t a good month to be in Richards Bay. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Richards Bay, South Africa. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2016, Richards Bay reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 24°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Richards Bay is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In April, there is an average of 111 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in April for Richards Bay
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Richards Bay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
| Richards Bay | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 28°C | 17°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 22°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 111 mm | 81 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 11 days |
Start of April
The month of April starts in Richards Bay with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 19°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Richards Bay is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in Richards Bay, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in Richards Bay
Temperature in April in Richards Bay over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Richards Bay, South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in April in Richards Bay
Total precipitation in April in Richards Bay over the years
Daily UV index in April in Richards Bay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Richards Bay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Richards Bay by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Richards Bay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.