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Richards Bay

City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Overview

Richards Bay is a city in South Africa.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
252,968
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-28.78°, 32.04°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
42
Female Safety
37
LGBTQ+ Safety
47
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
1,225
Local Cost
623
Local Income
520
Cashless
54
English
80
Temperature
22.5°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
19.7°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
9.3°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
680 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
RCB
Distance
7 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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