Weather in February
In
February, there's a minute increase in the sea temperature moving up to 26.9°C (80.4°F), maintaining the previously recorded warm conditions. Despite this, the duration of daylight decreases progressively compared to
January. February provides a suitable atmosphere for water sports and other outdoor recreational activities. Tropical storms might still frequent the area due to the temperature conditions but would not usually be as severe as those in January.
Sea temperature
With an average sea temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F), February is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: Water temperature from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) is considered very warm, making water activities enjoyable for prolonged periods without any uncomfortable sensations.
Daylight
The average length of the day in February in
Richards Bay is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of February in Richards Bay,
South Africa, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:25 SAST.