Richards Bay, South Africa

Once a military outpost built to protect British settlers, this charming city with its superb beaches is now a magnet for the world's top surfers. There's unusual architecture, as well, and a nearby reserve offers a look at the varied widlife.

Language: 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)

Richards Bay, South Africa Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 86 86 85 83 79 76 76 78 78 80 83 85
Low 71 70 69 65 56 52 52 57 60 63 66 69
Average 78 78 77 74 68 64 64 68 69 72 74 77
Temperature (Celsius)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 30 30 29 28 26 24 24 26 26 27 28 29
Low 22 21 21 18 13 11 11 14 16 17 19 21
Average 26 26 25 23 20 18 18 20 21 22 23 25
Precipitation
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Inches 6 6 4 2 2 1 3 1 4 4 6 5
Centimeters 15 15 10 5 5 3 8 3 10 10 15 13


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