Yearly weather and climate in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
The yearly weather in Plettenberg Bay runs from around 7°C in July to 25°C in January. August is the driest month at 4 rainy days; March the wettest at 9. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
The best weather is typically in Jan, Feb, May, Nov, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.
Sunshine
Expect up to 12.1 hours of clear skies in Dec, but only 7.7 hours in Jun. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
Rainfall peaks in Jun (75mm), but it's generally moderate. A light travel umbrella should be enough.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 10°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Plettenberg Bay, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 2577°1661°8Jan
- 2576°1661°8Feb
- 2576°1660°9Mar
- 2272°1355°9Apr
- 2170°1050°6May
- 1966°1049°8Jun
- 1864°744°7Jul
- 2067°846°4Aug
- 1966°948°9Sep
- 2169°1152°9Oct
- 2373°1355°8Nov
- 2475°1558°9Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Aug is typically driest at 4 days (11mm); Mar the wettest at 9 days (54mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°C | 16°C | 8 | 57mm |
| Feb | 25°C | 16°C | 8 | 40mm |
| Mar | 25°C | 16°C | 9 | 54mm |
| Apr | 22°C | 13°C | 9 | 62mm |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 6 | 49mm |
| Jun | 19°C | 10°C | 8 | 75mm |
| Jul | 18°C | 7°C | 7 | 39mm |
| Aug | 20°C | 8°C | 4 | 11mm |
| Sep | 19°C | 9°C | 9 | 59mm |
| Oct | 21°C | 11°C | 9 | 65mm |
| Nov | 23°C | 13°C | 8 | 36mm |
| Dec | 24°C | 15°C | 9 | 43mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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