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Plettenberg Bay Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Plettenberg Bay maintains a fairly consistent pleasant average temperature. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Plettenberg Bay remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in February to a pleasant 18°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Plettenberg Bay experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 680 mm yearly. Precipitation levels in Plettenberg Bay remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 71 mm over 10 days. In February, this drops slightly to 50 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Plettenberg Bay offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between December (11.5 hours daily) and June (8.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Knysna, South Africa (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Knysna, South Africa (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Forecast for Plettenberg Bay

Wed   Jan 15
20°C | 14°C
W 8 m/s
8.2 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Jan 16
23°C | 12°C
SE 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Jan 17
26°C | 12°C
SE 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Plettenberg Bay in South Africa

During the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Plettenberg Bay?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Plettenberg Bay?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Plettenberg Bay?
    August tops the wettest month list with 71 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Plettenberg Bay?
    February is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Plettenberg Bay?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 345 hours of sunshine.

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