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St Helena Bay Climate by Month

St Helena Bay has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, St Helena Bay experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in February to a moderate 17°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 12°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

St Helena Bay has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 288 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in St Helena Bay shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in June, with an average of 53 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.4 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days.

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

The best time of year to visit St Helena Bay in South Africa

During the months of January, February, March, April, 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:
  • Does St Helena Bay have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in St Helena Bay?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in St Helena Bay?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 17°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in St Helena Bay?
    June tops the wettest month list with 53 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in St Helena Bay?
    February is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for St Helena Bay

    Sun   Dec 15
    22°C | 12°C
    S 25 km/h
    0.5 mm
    overcast and slight rain

    overcast and slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    23°C | 10°C
    SW 22 km/h
    0.1 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    24°C | 10°C
    S 25 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain